Nextleaf Solutions teams with Hempcrete Natural Building

In Canada, Nextleaf Solutions Ltd. has entered into a strategic agreement with Hempcrete Natural Building Ltd. an international construction company creating carbon neutral communities through sustainable, renewable, and stronger buildings.

The agreement permits Hempcrete Natural, on a non-exclusive basis, to commercialize certain Nextleaf intellectual property, specifically, a U.S. patent related to hemp biomass processing.

Hemp ash processed using Nextleaf’s patented technology shows promise as a key ingredient and replacement for fly ash in the manufacturing of Portland cement. Research suggests Portland cement production is responsible for 2-3% of global energy use and approximately 5% of man-made CO2 emissions.