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Hempcrete and hemp plastic: The future of construction
The construction industry is one of the world’s largest sources of CO₂ emissions. But there is hope – with Hempcrete and Hemp-based plastics a sustainable and climate-friendly alternative is available. But is it really possible to build an apartment from these innovative materials in a completely climate-neutral way? Let’s put the CO₂ balance of a typical 70m² apartment to the test in comparison to conventional construction.
CO₂ emissions of a conventional 70 m² apartment
Building a conventional apartment is a real climate killer. Here is a look at the CO₂ emissions of one 70 m² apartment:
- Total CO₂ emissions: approx. 18.667 tonnes of CO₂ over the entire life cycle
- Main sources: Concrete, steel structures and fossil plastics.
Reduction of emissions through hempcrete
This is where hempcrete comes into play! This sustainable material consists of hemp, lime and water and offers a real solution:
- CO₂ storage: Hempcrete binds CO₂ during the curing process.
- Efficient insulation: Saves energy for heating and cooling.
- Sustainability: Hemp grows quickly, requires little water and no pesticides.
Using hempcrete for walls and insulation reduces the carbon footprint of a 70 m² apartment to 1.140 tonnes of CO₂ – a considerable reduction, but not yet climate neutral.
Achieving climate neutrality with hemp-based plastic
Now comes the crucial step: Hemp-based plastic. This innovative material can be used to replace fossil plastics and offset the remaining CO₂ emissions.
- Amount of hemp plastic required: approx. 875 kg for a 70m² apartment
- CO₂ savings: approx. 1.140 tonnes of CO₂
This additional step reduces the apartment’s carbon footprint to 0 tonnes of CO₂ – making it fully climate-neutral!
Conventional vs. hempcrete apartment
| Construction method | CO₂ balance (t) |
|---|---|
| Conventional apartment | 18.667 |
| Apartment with hempcrete & supporting structure | 1.140 |
| Apartment with hempcrete & hemp-based plastic | 0 |
| Saved CO₂ emissions | 18.667 |
Conclusion: Climate-neutral living is possible!
The numbers speak for themselves: combining hempcrete with hemp-based plastic can make climate-neutral living a reality!
Advantages at a glance:
- ✅ 94% fewer CO₂ emissions compared to conventional construction
- ✅ CO₂ binding through sustainable, climate-friendly materials
- ✅ Healthy, natural living environment through the use of hemp
- ✅ Reduced energy consumption thanks to excellent insulation values
The use of hemp in construction could be the key to achieving climate goals and revolutionizing the entire industry. Let’s start the path to a climate-neutral future – with hemp as a building material for the future! 🌱🏡
