There’s never been more noise in the world of hemp plastic products. Some are genuinely sustainable. Others, unfortunately, are just plastic in disguise with a touch of hemp fiber.  So, what types of hemp plastic products can you buy in the USA? Hemp products are showing up in more places than most people realize. Here […]

I spend a lot of time talking to people about hemp and how it can change our relationship with plastics.  More often than not, people respond in a predictable way. They assume hemp plastic is relevant only for industrial usage. The first use cases that come to their mind include packaging, auto manufacturing, or large-scale […]

Let me start with a question that’s on the minds of many in the sustainability world: If hemp plastic is an eco-friendly alternative to the plastics we use every day, Why isn’t it everywhere yet? Hemp plastic is seen as one of the most promising alternatives to traditional plastic:  It’s fast-growing.  It uses less water […

Just a few years ago, 3D printing was mostly a hobby.  People were printing tiny trinkets, toys, or quirky gadgets in garages and maker labs.  Fast forward to today, and entire houses are being 3D printed.  Aerospace companies are producing aircraft components layer by layer.  Hospitals are creating custom prosthetics and surgical too

Our world is drowning in plastic.  Last year, global plastic production hit over 460 million metric tonnes. Some estimates also point toward 400 plus million tonnes of waste annually and only a small fraction is being recycled.  As someone who’s spent years developing biodegradable products at Hemp Foundation, I’ve seen the potentia