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Stronger Than Steel? – Hemp Rebar Could Start an Eco-Friendly Movement in Building Materials

Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic and other reputable institutions point out that hemp could be a perfect replacement for steel. These scientists claim these plants are phenomenal crops meant to be mass-cultivated on industrial scales to produce dozens of products. For example, the various car parts produced from steel or plastic can be alternatively made from hemp. And hemp is a much stronger and more durable raw material than steel and plastic. Yes, hemp is stronger than both materials and products derived from the crop that have long-lasting lifespans.

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