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Old 07-21-2021, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Ben Franklin View Post
Don't understand why hemp has not replaced trees for making everything from paper to building materials to clothing. Guess we have a secret desire to kill ourselves.
Banana fiber too. It can be used to make clothing (and has been used in Japan since the 13th century). It's one of the strongest natural fibers on the planet. Bamboo can produce a clothing-suitable fiber as well. Both banana "trees" and bamboo are sustainable.