Hemp Traders of Los Angeles displayed a variety of hemp products at the Alternative Building Materials and Design Expo at the Santa Monica Airport. (middle) Owner Richard Goodman of Laguna Bamboo in his exhibit. (bottom) photos by Margaret Molloy
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