Hemp used for construction gains popularity in U.S.

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Builders who use natural materials in the United States have seen interest grow in “hempcrete,” a renewable building material made with hemp that can take the place of traditional drywall, insulation and siding.

Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp, the construction material — used for 30 years in Europe — has captured the imagination of American builders and homeowners.

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