There’s been a lot of talk recently about the health benefits of hemp related products, but what else can hemp do? You may be surprised to learn, that hemp is one of the most versatile plants on Earth, and it’s used for countless purposes, including more than a few that you probably never thought about.

In the US, hemp was just reintroduced as a legal crop not too long ago. Since then, the amount of uses for hemp has exploded. It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to think that, in the coming years, the new and innovative uses for this remarkable plant will continue to grow.

Who doesn’t love beer? Thanks to the craft beer boom, people have access to an unprecedented selection of new types of beer from around the globe. New breweries are popping up every day, and people are taking a greater interest in their beer. But, what does this beersplosion mean for the environment? I’m sorry to say, it isn’t all good.

What if I told you that you could plant trees by searching for stuff on the internet? Sounds pretty ridiculous, right? But, that’s exactly what the Ecosia search engine does. They use the money they make as a search provider to plant trees around the world, and as you may know, tress are one of the best ways to fight climate change.

When it comes to fighting climate change, the debate over how much personal responsibility we all need to take for our own impact has gotten more than a little heated. No one has a clear cut answer where to draw the line, but there are a few points that are clear. Corporations are, without any doubt, the biggest offenders in producing greenhouse gasses. At the same time, out personal choices do matter. So, what can we do? How much difference will it really make? My personal take is; more than we think.