Low Carbon Accelerator (LCA) has invested £1.088m in the
The investment will enable Hemcore to purchase and install a new operating plant to increase its range of products, such as the recently launched natural fibre insulation product sold under the ‘Breathe’ brand name.
Hemcore has 1,000 hectares of hemp farmed under contract. Hemp used to be grown in the
Other options for the use of hemp being explored by Hemcore include the development of a lightweight particle board made from shiv, the woody part of the hemp plant, for use as loft board, work tops and furniture.
Andrew Newman, CFO of LCA will join the board of Hemcore as part of the contract.
MOF captures hot CO2 from industrial exhaust streams
How much so-called "hot" exhaust could be usefully captured for other heating purposes (domestic/commercial) or for growing crops?