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→Ecological tech: gathering all ecological materials tech under == Ecological materials == + w:Zeoform derived from w:cellulose and w:water through transforming w:lignocellulosic fibres from industrial w:biomass into a w:structural material suitable for various applications in the w:industrial sector
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== Limestone-based materials == | == Ecological materials == | ||
=== Hemp wood === | |||
From seed to building material in less than a year is a reality in Kentucky as the first HempWood factory has opened. HempWood is said to have slightly better characteristics than oak. | |||
* [https://hempwood.com/ Official website of HempWood] | |||
* [https://www.psnet.biz/forum/cbd-news/oak-is-out-hemp-is-in-hempwood-factory-opens-in-kentucky 'Oak is Out, Hemp is in – HempWood Factory Opens in Kentucky'] | |||
=== Hempcrete === | |||
'''[[w:Hempcrete]]''' is a [[w:bio-composite]] material for construction. | |||
=== Limestone-based materials === | |||
* [https://tb-m.com/en/limex/about/ LIMEX] is a new material mainly made from limestone, that can become an alternative to paper and plastic. It is developed by TBM Co., Ltd., a Japanese company | * [https://tb-m.com/en/limex/about/ LIMEX] is a new material mainly made from limestone, that can become an alternative to paper and plastic. It is developed by TBM Co., Ltd., a Japanese company | ||
=== Biomass-based materials === | |||
* '''[[w:Zeoform]]''' [https://www.zeoform.com zeoform.com] is a new material developed and patented by an [[w:Australian companies|Australian company]] ''Zeo IP Pty''. It is derived from [[w:cellulose]] and [[w:water]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.triplepundit.com/2013/10/startup-develops-eco-friendly-material-replace-wood-plastic/|title=Startup Develops Eco-Friendly Material to Replace Wood and Plastic|publisher=triplepundit.com|date=October 16, 2013|accessdate=2014-05-27}}</ref> transforming [[w:lignocellulosic]] fibres from industrial [[w:biomass]] into a [[w:structural material]] suitable for various applications in the [[w:industrial sector]]. It is claimed to be [[w:Non-toxic|non toxic]], [[w:biodegradable]] and could be used as a replacement for many forms of hard [[w:plastic]]s, as well as [[w:Synthetic compound|synthetic]] and [[w:Chemical compound|chemical composites]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.redesignrevolution.com/eco-monday-zeoform-the-new-miracle-eco-plastic/|title=Eco Monday: Zeoform, the New Miracle Eco-Plastic?|publisher=redesignrevolution.com|date=October 21, 2013|accessdate=2014-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gizmag.com/zeoform-cellulose-water/28796/|title=Zeoform: The eco-friendly building material of the future?|publisher=gizmag.com|date=August 29, 2013|accessdate=2014-05-27}}</ref> (From Wikipedia) | |||
== Hemp tech == | == Hemp tech == | ||
Development of sound hemp products has suffered from the prohibition of the plant since 1937 | Development of sound hemp products has suffered from the prohibition of the plant since 1937 | ||
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* [https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2018/09/30/we-should-be-pouring-time-and-money-into-hemp-period/#2ab8f6836487 'We Should Be Pouring Time And Money Into Hemp, Period.'], a September 2018 Forbes article | * [https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2018/09/30/we-should-be-pouring-time-and-money-into-hemp-period/#2ab8f6836487 'We Should Be Pouring Time And Money Into Hemp, Period.'], a September 2018 Forbes article | ||
* [https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/sep/25/hemp-wood-fibre-construction-climate-change 'Growing our way out of climate change by building with hemp and wood fibre'], a 2014 article by The Guardian | * [https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/sep/25/hemp-wood-fibre-construction-climate-change 'Growing our way out of climate change by building with hemp and wood fibre'], a 2014 article by The Guardian | ||
= Mobility tech = | = Mobility tech = | ||