The Sustainability of Industrial Hemp: A Literature Review of Its Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability

Written By libby furminger

Abstract:

This review analyses the renewed interest in industrial hemp as a sustainable agricultural commodity.

Key Findings:

  • Renewed interest in industrial hemp is in part, attributed to its sustainability potential

  • Industrial hemp is shown to have multiple beneficial characteristics like its harmony with the environment and its use as an alternative cover crop for small farmers thereby increasing biodiversity

  • Emergence of circular economies means industrial hemp’s sustainability will make it a key player in addressing the climate crisis

Correspondence:

Gurinder Kaur, School of Design and Engineering, Kanbar College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, USA

Email: gurinder.kaur@students.jefferson.edu

Kaur, G. and Kander, R. (2023). The Sustainability of Industrial Hemp: A Literature Review of Its Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability. Sustainability, 15 (8), 6457.

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