Hemp Plastic for the Home: Everyday Products You Can Switch To
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 […]
Hemp Plastic Bottles: Eco Hype or Real Change?
Every time we pick up a plastic bottle, we know it’s not going anywhere soon. A single plastic bottle takes up to 450 years to decompose. Now imagine the same bottle to be so eco friendly that it could disappear after use in just six months. All it leaves behind is organic matter. That’s the […]
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: […]
Top 40 People in the Hemp Industry
The hemp industry is experiencing a renaissance. Entrepreneurs, innovators and advocates are harnessing hemp’s versatility for a sustainable future. Meet the Top 40 People in the Hemp Industry— from top hemp investors, hemp CEOs and hemp leaders, this article spotlights the visionaries at the forefront of the sustainability revolution
Minnesota Becomes The First US State To Approve Hemp Seed Meal As Feed, Green Signals Market Expansion Of Hemp
In a milestone development, hemp seed meal has been approved for use as feed for laying hens by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). This makes Minnesota the first state in the US to approve hemp seed meal for commercialization. Last year, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) tentatively approved hemp see
7 Reasons Hemp Plastic Is Perfect for Food Packaging
Plastic is everywhere.  From food wraps and drink seals to packed snacks, everything has plastic in one way or another.  But it’s also a major factor that is driving environmental degradation today.  Did you know that over 300 million tons of plastic are produced every year? Surprisingly, only 9% of this waste can […]
How to Reduce Plastic use in Cannabis Cultivation
How to reduce plastic waste in Hemp cultivation — a complete guide. Know the problems that come with plastic use and what are the sustainable alternatives to the problems. A few alarming facts for you: Each year, 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic end up in landfills. The landfills will hold 12 billion metric tons […]
PepsiCo to launch hemp seed-infused drink under Rockstar Energy
Key Points PepsiCo’s latest drink from Rockstar Energy is infused with hemp seed. The company wants to draw in younger, female consumers to the energy drink category. Hemp seed has little to no CBD, and food and beverages infused with it don’t have the same legal restrictions as those made with the cannabis compound. Source: […
