World's tallest 'hemp hotel' trails South Africa's green credentials

By Agence France-Presse

May 16, 2023 12:01 am

CAPE TOWN: With 12 stories, a breathtaking view of Cape Town's imposing Table Mountain and minimal ecological footprint, the world's tallest building made with industrial hemp is soon to open its doors in South Africa.

Workers in central Cape Town are putting the finishing touches on the 54-room Hemp Hotel, due to be completed in June.

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