UJ hemp brick innovation signals a new era for sustainable rural housing in South Africa
Summary. Researchers at the University of Johannesburg have developed a hemp-based brick designed to address South Africa's rural housing crisis. The carbon-negative material offers thermal efficiency, fire resistance, and mold protection while creating jobs in hemp cultivation and sustainable construction. The innovation, developed with Canna-B-Africa and government partners, is undergoing certification to meet national building standards.
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- Countries
- South Africa
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- agtech, climate-and-environment, entrepreneurship
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- 2026-04-29