Last week, a maze of meter-high fiber hemp plants was festively opened in Workum (Friesland). Not just for playing; it is also an educational attraction that shows how hemp fiber grows, which biobased building products can be made from it and what positive impact the plant has on the soil and biodiversity.
The biobased maze was created in collaboration with agricultural entrepreneur and campsite owner Jan Pieter van der Ruimte from Workum and is over three hectares in size. Friesland now has a total of more than 500 hectares of natural raw materials for building materials, with more than 50 active farmers who are members of the European Building Balance project.
Hemp fiber fits perfectly within the EU's Common Agricultural Policy. The crop is suitable as a primary (and secondary), natural raw material for various products, such as insulation material. It absorbs a lot of CO2 during growth, without the need for chemical pesticides, fertilizers or additional water. This is good for the climate, healthy and sustainable homes, a future-proof agro-economy and local employment.
The biobased maze is still open all summer. If you want to visit it yourself: it can be found at Camping Sudersé at Slinkewei 8 in Workum.
Source Agro-Chemistry
Photo source: Still from YouTube video GreenInclusive
