Using Hemp in Building Insulation Could Make Structures Greener, Create Jobs, and Be a Profitable Industry
Feb 27, 2025
It’s a fairly niche product now, but a new study from É«»¨Ìà engineers suggests insulation made from hemp fibers could be a viable industry in the U.S., creating jobs, a manufacturing base, and greener homes and buildings at the same time.
Making the switch could slash the impact of one of the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions: Buildings account for roughly 1/5 of emissions globally. By some estimates, using hemp-based products would reduce the environmental impact of insulation by 90% or more.
The É«»¨Ìà researchers’ work, , is one of the first studies to evaluate the potential for scaling up U.S. production and availability of hemp-based insulation products.
