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...]
SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS
It's that time of year again.... Each year we get the chance to celebrate our loved ones and the year that has passed by gathering for meals and exchanging gifts. It's easy to slip into holiday mode and forget our goals and boundaries around health and sustainability in the name of … [Read more...]
The True Cost Of Clothing
When it comes to updating our wardrobes, there are options to consider when deciding what to buy and where to spend our money that relate to the true cost of our clothing consumption. Some of us prefer to save our dollars and support the low cost clothing suppliers, some of us choose to go … [Read more...]
FUNG-IMMUNITY: Why we pick Mushrooms for Immune Health
We’ve just replenished our shelves with all our favourite fungi, and the new display has sparked a lot of questions in our Woy Woy store. Two in particular. The first one has a simple answer: No, they will not get you high. The answer to the second question, “how do they work?”, is more complex. … [Read more...]
My Best Buds for Winter
I wasn’t expecting Winter this year. Cold lingered through autumn so gently here in Woy Woy, then all of a sudden the temperature dropped. It wasn’t until 2 weeks into June I realised my body was begging me for some supplements and support. I’ve worked at the Hemp Store for 3 ½ years now, and … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary Hempy! An Open Letter to our Community
It's July! July is a special time for us as it's when we can tick off another year of operating the Hemp Store Australia! 2023 marks 10 years of ownership and management of Hemp Store Woy Woy. We couldn’t be more excited about it, and we want to thank you all, and let you know why this occasion … [Read more...]
The Difference Between: Hemp Oil and Hemp Seed Oil
"Hemp oil...the one for pain?" We hear this sentence nearly everyday. Hemp has gained a lot of popularity and place in our lives - in our food, pet, clothing and skincare products. But there are two hemp products that still generate some confusion. Hemp Oil and Hemp Seed Oil While both these … [Read more...]
We need to talk about Terpenes
You've probably seen all the different terpenes rolling onto our digital shelves. At first is was Cannanda back in 2020, and now we have several Australian brands making terpene blends for humans and animals. They can be eaten, used as aromatherapy and rubbed on skin...but just what exactly are they … [Read more...]
Your Pet, their ECS
It's no lie, animals make up a huge portion of our customer base and we love it. As CBD and Terpenes have become more popular, more and more pet owners are turning to these natural remedies to help their pets. Terpene blends and hemp extract benefit humans, their pets and all mammals similarly … [Read more...]
Protein and Why Hemp Stands Out!
Why Is Protein An Essential Part Of Our Diet? Protein is present in every single living cell in our bodies and are referred to as the workhorses of life. Protein provides the body with structure and perform a vast array of functions including; regulating digestion, enhancing the … [Read more...]
Immunity – How hemp can help us and our pets.
Boosting our immunity system and maintaining a level of robust wellness is more important today than ever before. We are becoming more resistant to antibiotics and words like flu and virus have taken on a new meaning. The immune system is highly sensitive to oxidative stress and cannabis is … [Read more...]
Battling mould or allergies? Find out why hemp fabrics win every time!
We’ve all had to deal with the challenge of uninvited mould making its way into our homes and onto our clothing. Luckily our super hero plant has some tricks up its leaves! Hemp or hemp fabric possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Hemp has a unique composition of phytochemicals … [Read more...]
How To Do Everything with Dr Bronner’s Pure Liquid Castile Soap
We know all about Dr Bronner's, right? All natural, fair trade, safe for the family, 18-in-1 uses...well, more than 18. Some of those uses are simple! Bung a few drops in with this, a squirt in that and you're good to go with your eco-friendly dishwashing-laundry-multipurpose-dog wash! But some … [Read more...]
Make 2022 A More Sustainable You
Make 2022 a More Sustainable You With our Top 5 Sustainable Products to Take Up in the New Year (plus a bonus special for you) The new year is nearly here! Yahoo! As arbitrary as it might be, there's always an energy that comes about in the new year. A renewal, a refresh, and the time we make our … [Read more...]
Have You Ever Grown A Cannabis Plant? We Need Your Help.
Are you a grower? Have you ever even tried? I know I've kept the seeds in the bottom of a satty to throw in the ground and see what happened. We're really interested, and so is the Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium (GCCRC). Back in 2012, the GCCRC did a survey about Domestic … [Read more...]
100% Hemp Clothing…not just your rough sack, it’s softer and stronger
What is so great about Hemp fibres and fabrics? Why would you choose to put your purchase power behind Hemp clothing and homewares? Let's face it. Hemp has become a buzzword in a lot of Green/Sustainable fashion brands now...organic cotton is so early 2000's!!! Seriously … [Read more...]
Outside In: Why Hemp is So Good for Skin + A Look at Blackwood Hemp Farm & Skincare
Our Bodies Biggest Organ. What we feed our skin is so important to health & healing. Here at Hemp Store Australia, we’re all about our stories and how we connect with health, family and sustainability to taking care of each other and the earth. In the journey to … [Read more...]
We’re going to the Adelaide Hemp and Cannabis Expo!
We're so excited to hit the Hemp and Cannabis Expo in Adelaide this year! It was strange not getting out much in 2020! Usually, there are a few expos a year that we'll pack the Hemp Trailer up for and take a road trip. We're pumped to get back into the swing of things with the Hemp and Cannabis … [Read more...]
Working Together Through Covid 19
As we face the challenges of living with Covid 19, our commitment is to the well-being and safety of our customers, our staff and the general public. We have decided to temporarily close our Bellingen store until further notice. Our Woy Woy store will resume normal trading hours from Monday … [Read more...]
Cotton OR Hemp..?
2700 Litres of water to make 1 kilo of cotton..? Large parts of the world are experiencing the same conditions as our own Murray Darling Basin. Fresh water supplies are dwindling, soil salinity is increasing and cotton production is a front runner in speeding that process along. Also, cotton … [Read more...]
Is Hemp Seed Really A Super Food..?
Hemp seeds are hailed by many as a super food, but why..? Hemp seeds are a complete source of protein as they provide all twenty known amino acids, and the nine essential amino acids, which our bodies can't produce and must be found through diet. Eating hemp seeds does not get you high. Amino … [Read more...]
Cool Trivia About Hemp Paper
Hemp paper is quite a popular material these days; promoted as the eco-friendlier alternative to paper made from trees, more and more people are making the switch to it — that would be their bit to help ailing Mother Nature. But aside from that, hemp paper has always been a star product – long … [Read more...]
Amp Up Your Training With Hemp Protein Powder
If you have made going to the gym one of your resolutions for 2014, perhaps to bulk up, lose some weight or simply to look better, it is crucial to know that the body you are looking to achieve is made both in the gym and the kitchen — or, if you really want to be technical, also in bed, as … [Read more...]
A Toast To Hemp Milk And Its Benefits
Hemp milk or hemp beverage is one of the many beneficial products derived from the industrial plant. Consumers can make their own hemp beverage by blending water and shelled hemp seeds until the concoction reaches the consistency of skimmed milk. Alternatively, there are ready-to-drink products … [Read more...]
What Skin Benefits Can You Get From Quality Hemp Oil?
While many people would commonly use lotions and body oils produced by popular commercial brands to get the skin care benefits they need, a growing population is learning about an equally beneficial alternative: hemp seed oil. Pressed from whole hemp seeds (produced by the Cannabis sativa plant), … [Read more...]
The Top Health Benefits Of Hemp Protein
Protein is an essential nutrient that allows the human body to stay strong, repair itself and maintain its energy. It is a basic requirement for your body to create new cells and tissues. Also called “the building blocks of life,” proteins play a lead role in enabling your basic body systems to … [Read more...]
Get a Vitamin Boost Using The Power Of Hemp
While people regularly boast of the power of pumpkin and poppy seeds to increase vitamin levels and improve health and vitality, not many of them also include the mighty hemp seed in their calculations. Health food fanatics have long known about the benefits of this tiny seed, but there is a strong … [Read more...]
Hemp Protein Powder Benefits
Hemp protein powder or hemp meal as it is sometimes referred, is usually made with the by-product from the process of pressing hemp seeds into hemp oil. Once the oil is pressed from the seed, the remaining product (hemp cake) contains more than 25% protein and is an excellent source of dietary … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Hemp Oil
In the last several decades hemp has had a negative connotation in the minds of the public due to its association with marijuana. The two are not the same, although they share the same genus of plant. Hemp does not contain THC, so if someone tried to smoke or otherwise consume it in an attempt to … [Read more...]
Hemp Seed Oil | Omega Rich for Improved Health and Vitality
Hemp Seed Oil is a versatile oil that is pressed from the whole Hemp Seed. Rich in Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) … [Read more...]