Is Hemp Plastic Food Safe? Facts for Everyday Use
Every time a new packaging material enters the market, the first question isn’t about how green it is or how much carbon it saves. It is simpler than that: Is it safe to be in contact with my food? We’ve learned the hard way what happens when we don’t ask early enough. Case in scenario: […]
Hemp Plastic: Pros and Cons Explained in Plain English
Every few decades, the world rediscovers hemp.Once used for rope, paper, sails, and even early car parts, hemp has always been one of nature’s most versatile raw materials. In 1941, Henry Ford built a car prototype with panels reinforced by hemp fibre. It was a bold attempt to prove that natural materials could be stronger, […]
If Hemp Plastic Is So Good, Why Isn’t It Used Everywhere?
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 […
Top Hemp Plastic Manufacturers in the UK
Did you know the UK is now home to more than 1,000 hectares of industrial hemp farms? This number has tripled in less than a decade and is changing the way we view plastic production. This also means the UK can create materials using a local, renewable crop that: absorbs carbon, supports rural jobs, and […]
The Ultimate Bucket list of Hemp Predictions: Economic Forecasts & Market Trends
Since the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, consumption patterns have followed an unsustainable streak. In the last few centuries, short-term profits in capital gains have been prioritized over long-term environmental damage. As per World Meteorological Organization (WMO), climate change has caused nearly $1.5 trillion in econo
Hemp and Sustainability – 51 Things About This Super Plant Saving Our Planet
By the first quarter of the 21st century, the struggle to implement sustainable measures has become more difficult than ever before. In 2020, humans had already overused 75% of the planet’s resources. This meant that the rate of consumption was equivalent to 1.75 Earths that could sustain it. In the search for sustainable options, ado
Top 10 Predictions For Industrial Hemp In 2022
Industrial hemp market experts are looking at 2022 with optimism. However many also suggest more struggles and market uncertainties. Here are the top 10 predictions. 2022 has come bearing hope for several markets. Especially those suffering from pandemic blues. And industrial hemp (or just hemp) is one of the industries that are exp
Cannabis/ Hemp Laws Around The World
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Compiling this report has been an effort of: 100+ hours of reading, 50+ hours of extracting the crucial information, 25+ hours of fact-checking, and 15+ hours of writing. It’s been exhausting and rewarding to the fullest. With this report, my intention is to summarise the state of cannabi
Hemp Bioplastics – Last Chance for Our Planet?
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Earth Is Dying From Plastic Pollution. The Time For Change Is Now
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Plastic inside newborns – the fruit of our monstrous mistakes? In 2020, researchers led by Antonio Ragusa of San Giovanni Calibita Fatebenefratelli hospital in Rome found plastic particles in the placenta of four women who had given birth normally. The particles were colored red, pink, blue, and orang
