CBD and Climate Change: Can Hemp Save the Planet?

Climate change is more real than ever. We have reached a point at which everyone (especially companies) should think seriously about how they can counteract climate change. Alternative and sustainable materials must become the norm. Did you know that hemp is one of the most sustainable raw materials? In this blog article we reveal how hemp, CBD and climate change fit together.

Hemp as a sustainable raw material

Hemp is one of the oldest and most valuable cultivated plants in the world. The green plant is very robust and needs neither pesticides nor herbicides. Hemp thus protects not only the soil and the environment but also the workers. It grows quickly, on almost any soil, and yields two to three times as much fibre as cotton on the same area. In addition, the hemp plant does not need much water. Another advantage of the plant is that it is durable. Textiles made from hemp can be used much longer than textiles made from cotton, for example. 

If you thought that was all, you were wrong. Not only can paper already be made from the hemp plant, there are now also hemp-based plastic alternatives. The hemp plant is incredibly versatile.

How can CBD be produced more sustainably?

At MAGU, CBD is obtained from sustainably grown hemp. This means less water, fewer pesticides and therefore less environmental damage compared with other crops.

We attach great importance to sustainable and regional cultivation. Our plants, which we need for all our oil products and organic hemp teas, among other things, grow in the Weinviertel. By keeping transport routes short, we can minimise our CO2 footprint. We grow our high-quality CBD flowers in our own indoor production facility in Vienna. Our cultivation and production are in the same place. On the roof of our production facility in Vienna we have a photovoltaic system. This allows us to generate emission-free electricity from the power of the sun . We obtain the energy needed to grow our CBD favourites 100% from hydropower. Hydropower is one of the most sustainable and efficient forms of energy.

CBD can certainly be described as climate-friendly and holds potential in the fight against climate change. Every part of the plant can be processed into a product. This means that there is practically no waste. In fact, only a few plants can show such a balance.

In Germany, cannabis is soon to be legalised under certain conditions. Since THC is illegal in many countries, synthetically produced alternatives with a similar effect are often sought. Legalisation could therefore remove synthetic cannabinoids, which are produced with a lot of chemicals, from the market and thus make a positive contribution to environmental protection.

Conclusion on CBD and climate change

As Austrian CBD pioneers with a soft spot for sustainability, we are proud to make our contribution to environmental protection. We not only want to promote the conscious use of CBD but also create a more sustainable future for all of us. You can find out more about sustainability at MAGU on our detailed sustainability page.

Together we can fight climate change and keep our planet habitable for future generations. That is something worth doing, isn’t it? Grab your CBD products, let yourself be inspired by their closeness to nature and be part of the green revolution. Only together can we shape the world sustainably.