Renaissance Fiber created a natural and waste-free degumming process to clean hemp fibers that preserves their sustainable nature. Learn about how the team found inspiration from the natural breakdown occurring in the “blackwater” tidal estuaries of the Southeastern United States and used the practice of biomimicry to reduce the environmental impact of the industry. Rather than using harsh chemicals and lots of energy to remove the gum, Renaissance Fiber created a method that mimics the tides to create a gentler, more energy efficient, and effective degumming. Since the only waste is “blackwater,”just like in those tidal estuaries, it can be returned to the ocean with no harm to the environment.

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Videos created by Root House Studio
Narrated by Kenita Hill
With special thanks to and support from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation

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