Healthy Homes For a Greener California

​​HEMP/LIME RETROFIT PROGRAM
The Hemp/Lime Retrofit Program was created to address California’s problems with climate change and wildfires. The retrofit program gives California home & business owners an opportunity to protect their property with carbon free fire resistant materials. One of the great things about Hemp/Lime is that it sequesters toxic carbon emissions from the atmosphere while protecting homes and buildings from termites, mold, rodents. Hemp/Lime also adds a very high level of fire protection for California homes and buildings in areas of the State that may be affected by the threat of wildfires. Hemp/Lime is a lightweight fire proof insulation material, ideal for most climates as it combines insulation and thermal mass.

Created from hemp hurd, water, and lime - Hemp/Lime also know as (Hempcrete) is one of the most simple and affordable solutions to provide a sustainable alternative for California homes & buildings. Hemp/Lime is as an all natural fiber insulation material and can be used in Zero-Net Energy Construction methods. Hemp/Lime is easier to work with than traditional lime mixes and acts as a carbon sequestering insulator, and moisture regulator. On average this will help California home and business owners save up to 30% in energy cost within the first 3 months.

WHY DO WE OFFER hemp/lime retrofit SERVICES?

• Families need to live in healthy and carbon-free homes.
• Neighborhoods become revitalized.
• Community connections are made.
• Net Zero building materials are utilized.

The Ugly Truth

Hazardous construction materials, commonly known as toxic building materials, are natural or synthetic chemical substances that are harmful to humans and the environment.

Though highly toxic, the chemicals can hardly be detected by taste or smell, but they are present in California Homes and Businesses and get into our bodies through ingestion, inhalation or contact with the skin.

The nature and extent of health risks posed by toxic building materials grow over time as the person or animal is exposed to the toxins and the level of exposure.

Based on the ever advancing scientific knowledge, the list of dangerous construction materials changes periodically, but a list of the the most toxic building materials can be found here.

Traditional Building Materials

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How does the Hemp/Lime Retrofit Program work?

• Families partner with Pass It Forward based on demographics, and willingness to help.

 

• We use volunteer labor and donated materials to keep costs low.

 

• An affordable loan is made to the homeowner to cover the cost of the work. Payments are placed in a revolving fund to help the Hemp/Lime Retrofit Program serve others in need.​

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Pass It Forward's Hemp/Lime Retrofit Program would not be possible without the support of California Community Organizations, willing to lend their time and services to help create a greener California. ​