Envrionmental Impact of Industrial Hemp

With the current environmental situation worldwide and greenhouse gases caused by major industries the future seems bleak and there is a need for alternative renewable raw resources to replace our nonrenewable resources. Cannabis sativa L. aka Hemp is one of the potential such renewable resources that could impact the large industries and could potentially be a wonder plant to our environment. The thesis focuses on the life cycle and environmental impact of hemp cultivation compared to other plants and its use in industries such as textile, construction, plastics, paper and biofuels