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will be stored” Mr. Dunn said, in addition to documenting tive crop, it helps sequester carbon, it cleans the air, it cleans
from whom the genetics [of the plants] were sourced and the the soil,” said Mr. Dunn. He noted that hemp could be used
intended buyer of the crop. East Coast Hemp Supply maintains to make paper products, saving land from deforestation within
compliant genetics and supplies those plants to farmers, while the pulp industry, and it could be used within the petroleum
also actively researching which hemp variations are best suited industry to create substances such as diesel fuel in a more sus-
for the North Carolina environment. tainable manner. Hemp fibers, which come from the stalk of
the plant, are one of the strongest natural fibers which make
Mr. Dunn and company strive to promote the environmental it ideal for clothing and textiles. The hemp seeds are very nu-
benefits of hemp, a crop that the United States is currently the tritionally dense compared to other grains, a good source of
largest importer of. “Switching over to hemp is a more sustain- omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, and high in protein.
able choice, it’s better for the environment. It’s a carbon nega-
The storefront is located at 114 West Broad St in Dunn, and a
variety of products can be found in the sprawl-
ing showroom. Grow supplies, such as soil,
fans, and lighting; CBD products, ranging from
topical skin care to lip balm, and oral tinctures,
even CBD droppers for your pet are all avail-
able, in addition to clothing and food products
such as hemp pasta, hemp flour, hemp seeds,
and barbecue sauce (being FDA approved is a
bonus).

Spreading awareness through education, and
with the support of the local community, East
Coast Hemp Supply will surely flourish with-
in this budding industry, fully living up to its
name.

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