The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded nearly $6.2 million grant to the Hemp Building Institute (HBI), a Nashville-based nonprofit, to propel the use of biogenic materials like hemp in building construction. This grant is part of a broader $160 million initiative under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction materials. The document published by the EPA with summaries of proposed grantee projects provides detailed insights into the initiatives funded. Hemp Leaders’ …