From hemp fields to building insulation

Bringing agriculture and construction together to restore land and make better materials.

This project does both: restore soil biodiversity for better yields and make carbon-negative construction materials. Hemp is grown as a rotation crop. Then harvested and turned into building insulation, an alternative to synthetic-based products. Lightweight and durable, this insulation is also circular. It's collected and turned into a new insulation once again. This helps us store carbon in building materials for at least 100 years.

Agriculture Construction

This project is realised by:

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Key numbers for this project

  • 10

    HECTARES

  • 52

    TONS OF HARVEST

  • 102

    CO2 TONS CAPTURED

Hemp-based insulation

Hemp field

Crop height measuring

Hemp field

Mid-season crop growth

Hemp harvest

Hemp rotation agriculture: sustainable farming in action

  • 2,50 m

    HEMP GROWTH IN 3 MONTHS

  • 11 CO2 tons

    CAPTURED PER HECTARE

Welcome to an innovative agricultural project, located in Geetbets and Tienen, Belgium. It covers a surface area of 10 hectares. The soil type of this land is 100% loam and sandy loam. 

Monitored by Team Hageland, the hemp on this land was sown at the beginning of June 2024 and harvested mid-September 2024. 

The farmer grew hemp as a rotation crop. Previous years, the following crop varieties were grown: sugar beets, winter wheat, fibre flax and potatoes.

The project showcases the potential of hemp as a rotation crop for sustainable farming practices to increase soil biodiversity, boost harvest yield and produce carbon-negative materials in the process.

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Hemp-based insulation

  • 1,50 kg CO2

    REMOVED PER 1 KG OF MATERIAL

  • 100 Years

    CO2 STORAGE

Harvested hemp biomass will be transformed into innovative bio-based materials, including hempwool. Hempwool is carbon-negative, circular and helps substitute synthetic-based insulation materials.

  • Composition: mixture of grass and hemp fibre (current ratio 80:20)
  • Product process: cold pressing
  • Alternative for oil-based insulation materials. Easy to install, naturally resistant to mold and pests and ensurers healthier indoor environment. Promotes energy efficiency and is ideal for both, residential and commercial applications.

Join us in pioneering the future of sustainable construction.

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