If you work in manufacturing or packaging, like I do, the writing’s on the wall.  Single use plastics are facing a regulatory squeeze around the world including the UK. 

The Plastic Packaging Tax jumped to £223.69 per tonne for any packaging with less than 30% recycled content this year in the UK. 

Hemp is one of the options replacing single use plastic items.

Hemp plastic is a material made by blending the cellulose rich fibers of the hemp plant (which, by the way, can contain 65-70% cellulose) with biopolymers. 

It also has multiple applications in consumer goods too. For example, hemp plastic 3D filament, phone cases, and more.

Hemp fibers are sturdy and strong, and used for centuries in everyday products. They are also biodegradable, some in months, not centuries. When added to a bioplastic base, hemp plastic materials support a circular economy. 

So, what does this mean for businesses and consumers?

Let’s look at some of the best hemp plastic products you can buy in the UK in 2026. And, also learn how to make smart choices backed by standards and regulations.

Hemp plastic cutlery

Hemp cutlery is a strong and heat-resistant replacement for plastic utensils at events, offices, and takeaways.

Hemptensils from HempTraders are one option available to buy in the UK online. Their forks, spoons, and knives are made using hemp resin. They are:

• Certified “OK-compost” (suitable for industrial composting)
• Sold in 24-piece kits (approx. $3.24/box)
• Shippable to the UK via international sellers

For those in education or food service, HempTraders and similar brands sometimes offer sample packs or can help you place a bulk order.

Hemp plastic straws 

Another great replacement for plastic and flimsy paper straws are hemp straws. They are more durable than paper and leave no microplastics behind. Prairie Band Ag’s Mnokiwèn straws are certified compostable. They are:

• Made from roughly 50% biobased hemp polymer (certified by ASTM D6866)
• Fully compostable in industrial settings (no microplastics left behind)
• Sold at $0.10/straw in bulk, with educator sample packs available

Hemp plastic phone cases

A hemp plastic phone case is another great replacement for eco-conscious shoppers. A popular compostable phone case seller is A Good Company, which offers cases blended from hemp, flax, and cellulose. They’re flexible, durable, wireless-charging safe, and fully home-compostable.

Hemp Plastic sunglasses

Frames made from pressed hemp fiber are another unique bioplastic product that avoids petroleum based plastic. They make a statement in both sustainability and style.

Hemp Eyewear Edinburgh sells artisan sunglasses made from pressed hemp fiber. 

Hemp Plastic Toothbrushes 

Zero waste bathrooms are a real movement and hemp is in the mix.

Bogobrush makes a biodegradable toothbrush with a hemp-resin handle (bristles are nylon, handle is compostable).

At Hemp Foundation, we also have a collection of different hemp fiber plastic cutlery, containers, textiles, and small consumer parts.

Next, let’s turn to an area where hemp is changing the game for logistics and retail packaging.

What hemp based packaging is on the market?

Packaging is where hemp plastic has the broadest impact today. Not only are these materials better for the environment. But they also help companies stay compliant and avoid the rising costs of fossil based packaging.

Mailing Bags

Packhelp’s Bio Poly Mailer is a leading choice for businesses wanting to switch to sustainable options:

• Made from a blend of plant starch and hemp fibers, produced in the EU
• EN 13432 certified: fully compostable in industrial facilities
• Available with custom prints and in low minimum order quantities

With compostable hemp mailers, you can ship products while reducing both tax exposure and plastic footprint.

Stand Up Pouches and Zip Bags 

Hemp Foundation also offers stand-up pouches with multiple closure options like zip and heat seal. They use hemp fiber and biopolymer blends.

• Can be customized (printed or unprinted)
• Food grade variants available on request

Our pouches are good for organic snacks, supplements, or cosmetics and they send a strong message to eco minded consumers.

Best hemp plastic raw materials?

So far, we’ve listed finished products. But manufacturers can also get hemp fiber plastic as a raw material to make different end products on standardised machinery .

Pellets

Several suppliers now offer hemp plastic pellets that UK manufacturers can process on standard injection moulding or extrusion lines.

The Hemp Plastic Company supplies hemp‑blended PLA, PP, ABS, and HDPE pellets designed as drop‑in replacements for fossil plastics.

Hemp Foundation also exports hemp resin blends to the UK. Our hemp biopolymers:

• run on standard injection and extrusion lines, so no retooling is needed.
• lower the fossil content of parts and cut carbon intensity versus virgin resin.
• reduce exposure to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax on low recycled content packaging.

These raw materials have multiple applications in automotive interiors, housings, and consumer goods.

The key advantage here is compatibility. They work without retooling existing machines.

3D-Printing Filament

Hemp PLA filament is also easy to source in the UK for industrial and home use. 

Filamentive (UK) sells hemp‑filled PLA filament (£33/kg). It prints like standard PLA, with a slightly textured, natural finish. It lets users try sustainable materials without changing print workflows.

Home and Construction Products

Hemp insulating sheets and hempcrete blocks are other innovative products for houses and/or buildings. Hemp based building materials are gaining traction for retrofit and new builds. Hempiculture is one popular seller of hemp based construction solutions.

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Sheets and blanks

True hemp composite sheets are less standardized but available on request.

Suppliers like HempFlax provide composite boards for construction and industrial uses.

Custom flat sheets can also be injection moulded from pellets for CNC or thermoforming trials.

The takeaway is simple. Hemp plastic is not the future anymore. And the smartest moves are being made now by those who understand both the material and the system around it.

FAQs

1. How much does hemp plastic cost in the UK?

Hemp fiber plastic in the UK typically ranges from £2.50 to £6 per kilo, depending on the application and order size.

2. What products are made from hemp plastic?

You can find hemp plastic in bottles, cutlery, pouches, 3D-printing filament, phone cases, sunglasses frames, and eco packaging for retail and wholesale use.

3. Is hemp fiber plastic biodegradable?

Yes. Quality hemp plastics compost under industrial conditions within three months and leaves zero toxic residue or microplastics behind.

4. Is hemp plastic cheaper than traditional plastic?

Hemp plastic products can be cost competitive if you source the right product from the right supplier. And when you factor in tax savings, EPR fees, and long term environmental value you get further value for your money.

5. Where can I buy hemp plastic products online in the UK?

You can buy hemp plastic products online in the UK directly from a company’s website or other marketplaces like Amazon.