All Stories

CPD Presentations
‘It’s a No-Brainer’ – Biobased is Best
It's a no-brainer! Graham Durrant has vast experience with hemp, and we were lucky enough to have him present his findings and learning at our CPD event. Here is a summary of his presentation.

CPD Presentations
The Jeremy Blake Presentation
We were honoured to have the talented Jeremy Blake present at our CPD Day. His experience with and evident admiration for hemp radiated throughout. We hope you enjoy this summary.

CPD Presentations
The Professor Tom Woolley Presentation
In late September, we hosted our first CPD, with presenters including Professor Tom Woolley. Before releasing the videos we have decided to offer an overview of the presentations, beginning with Tom's

Blog
Sink or Swim? – How do we Staunch Flooding?
Flooding is an annual problem impacting everyone, from the plains of America and the farmlands of Europe to the inner cities of China. We look at the considered natural solutions.

Blog
Big Reveals from the Covid 19 Pandemic
What lessons have been learnt from the Covid 19 pandemic, and what does this mean for the environment?

News
HEMSPAN’S First Hemp CPD Event – Who’s Talking?
We're hosting our first hemp CPD event in collaboration with Margent Farm in the most picturesque surroundings. Read all about who will be presenting on the day.

Blog
Where Is Meat In Our Future?
Is meat in our future? We look at how farming is adapting to climate change and the challenges it poses for the future.

Blog
Naturally Net-Zero
We look at how natural materials can benefit more than the construction industry. Natural materials can benefit farmers and communities, improving our health and, essentially the health of the planet.

Blog
Heroes, Who Needs ‘Em?
We look at the heroes of the sustainable construction world. In particular, one company that has pioneered ecological building using hemp.

Blog
Hemp is Cooler than Ever
Could hemp be the solution to cooling down our homes and saving the planet? We take a look at a project in Ein Hod, Israel.

Blog
Hemp Day-To-Day
Could we use hemp day-to-day? Can you recycle hemp? Is hemp an alternative to traditional wood-based functional products around the home? This week we find out!

Blog
Why Insulation Matters
This week we look at the reasons that insulation matters. Price, comfort and health are all important factors when considering insulation.

Blog
Thinking about a more breathable future
How we construct our buildings affects those who build them and the end-user. This week we look at how.

Blog
Benefits of Bast Fibres
This week we take a look at bast fibres, their benefits and properties. The modern age has been unkind to these crops, but a resurgence has begun.

Blog
Soil, A Dirty Topic!
In this post, we look at the current soil situation and what we can do to regenerate it for the future.