Hemp Rebar Could Offer Low-cost, Low-carbon Alternative to Steel

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Takeaways:

  • Researchers from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created an alternative to steel rebar that is made from hemp.
  • Using hemp could avoid the problems of corrosion and can cut carbon emissions from the construction industry.
  • Additionally, hemp can support concrete structures and have a longer lifespan than steel.

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