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Take a read through our diverse range of articles relating to all things Hemp and Cannabis.
Cannabis and Policy: A Tale of Two Nations
In recent days, two countries have made headlines for radically different shifts in cannabis policy. Thailand last week: a rapid about-face from legalisation to renewed criminalisation has sent shockwaves through its booming cannabis industry. Here in Australia, however, the tide may be turning in … [Read more...]
Plastic Free July: Small Swaps, Big Shifts
Plastic Free July: Small Swaps, Big Shifts Every July, millions of people around the world take on the challenge to refuse single-use plastics. But it isn’t just about skipping the plastic cutlery- it’s about reimagining our relationship with convenience, consumption, and community. With plastic … [Read more...]
The Global History of Hemp: From Ancient Innovation to Sustainable Future
The Global History of Hemp: From Ancient Innovation to Sustainable Future Long before Hemp became a buzzword in sustainability circles, it was a vital crop grown by civilisations across the globe. From early textile weaving in China, to nutrition in Africa, and innovative construction materials … [Read more...]
Hot Tips for Conscious Consumption
We the Hemp Store fully acknowledge and respect the personal and systemic barriers to consumer efforts to be more sustainable. Often times our sustainable products come wrapped in plastic, or bottled or packaged. There are unavoidable plastics like the caps on our hemp extracts. We'd love to … [Read more...]
Hemp and Cannabis – Are They Different?
In the near 11 years we've owned and operated the Hemp Store you'd think we'd have posted something about the difference between Hemp and Cannabis? Turns out we haven't. I'm Dawa and in my time at the Hemp Store I've become quite adept at describing the benefits of Hemp and Cannabis to the bodies … [Read more...]
Homemade Hemp Milk
About Milk... In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, every small step we take towards a greener planet counts immensely. One such step is rethinking our daily consumption habits, particularly when it comes to products like milk. While plant-based milk options have … [Read more...]
A Win for Hemp!
Hey Hempsters! We're thrilled to share some great news from our little vortex. Many of you know that our store founder, Alex, has faced legal challenges in recent years due to cannabis oil found at our former Hemp Store on Hyde St, Bellingen, back in mid-2021. The trial has been a long … [Read more...]
Why We Love: Hemp for Pets
We've said it before - pets make up a huge portion of our customer base. We've answered many a question about anxious cats, or seen dogs visit us looking for an answer to painful skin or joints, only to see them a few weeks later looking 5 years younger. Hemp Seed Oil - A Nutritional Powerhouse We … [Read more...]
Why We Love: Cannabella
Hey, I'm Dawa and I've been in and around the Hemp Store since 2019. One of my first and biggest tasks working here was to write original descriptions for all the products on the website...at this point it's well over 1000 listings, and it's still an ongoing job. And I feel in love with doing … [Read more...]
Cultivating Wellness: The Preventative Power of Hemp in Everyday Living
With World Cancer Day around the corner, we've been reflecting on the power of a healthy lifestyle when it comes to the prevention of disease. At the end of the day we're human, and disease can feel like a game of Russian Roulette...no matter what we do, sickness can still happen. So we look at … [Read more...]