Nextleaf Solutions has reached an agreement with Hempcrete Natural Building Ltd to commercialise a US \u202fpatent related to the use of hemp ash as a material in the production of concrete.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hemp ash, processed using Nextleaf technology, can be used as a replacement for fly ash, which is produced as a by-product of burning coal. The ash is a key ingredient in Portland cement, the most commonly used type of concrete in the world, which research suggests generates 2-3 percent of global energy use and approximately 5 percent of man-made carbon dioxide emissions, Nextleaf noted.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deal allows Hempcrete Natural to commercialise the patent on a non-exclusive basis, according to a statement. Hempcrete is a British Columbia-based construction company working to create carbon-neutral communities through sustainable, renewable and stronger buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government-funded research and development led by Nextleaf engineering manager Krupal Pal has shown superior performance of hemp ash as both a valourised biofuel and as a cementitious material, the company said.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When hemp biomass is burned to create hemp ash, power is generated and metric tonnes of biomass can be diverted from landfills, the company said. Current estimates suggest that nearly 1 billion kilograms of biomass are harvested annually.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Nextleaf identified carbon lifecycle management as an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while launching a new vertical. We are excited to license our technology to a team of subject matter experts with decades of experience with hempcrete building materials,” said Nextleaf CEO and co-founder Paul Pedersen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nextleaf Solutions is a federal-regulated manufacturer and distributor of cannabis vapes and oils under the Glacial Gold brand. The company’s multi-patented ingredient processing technology transforms cannabis and hemp biomass into high-purity distillate at an industrial scale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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