How Does Hemp Plastic Compare to PLA and Corn-Based Plastics?
There is a growing demand for alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. Three materials stand out in the global conversation:Â Hemp Plastic PLA (polylactic acid) Corn-based Plastics. But what is the difference between these? And how does our choice affect the environment and the supply chain, or the everyday products we use? In this arti
Best Hemp Plastic Products to Buy Online (2026) in UK
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 […]
Hemp Plastic Related Policy and Regulations in the EU: What You Need to Know
Europe’s appetite for hemp is increasing and so are the rules around what you can make from it. Hemp cultivation in the EU has nearly doubled since 2015. It now tops 179,000 tonnes a year. That’s more than steel, wool, or tomatoes in several countries. France leads the pack, producing over 60% of Europe’s hemp […]
Hemp Plastic in the EU: State of the Market & Policy
Europe has been a beacon of change for several hundred years.  European explorers, Columbus, Vasco da Gama, reached the Americas and India, and Newton and Galileo gave us a new understanding of the universe.  Now the EU is at the forefront of another major change.  The continent is pursuing an ambitious goal […]
Top Hemp Plastic Manufacturers in the USA
Demand for hemp plastic is rising quickly. The global bioplastics market is projected to grow between 15-20% annually, driven by packaging, automotive, and consumer goods demand. As interest grows, so does the number of hemp plastic suppliers. But not all hemp plastic suppliers offer the same quality, consistency, or reliability. The chal
Is Hemp Plastic Sustainable?
Every year, we generate hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic waste. Most of it is never recycled and ends up in our land, our water, and even inside our food. Â There is a dire need for better options that are sustainable and eco-friendly. Hemp plastic could help solve all the problems associated with […]
Best Hemp Plastic Products to Buy Online (2026) in USA
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 […]
The Science Behind Hemp Plastic: How It’s Made & Works
Let’s start by making things crystal clear.  Hemp plastic is not just another green buzzword. It’s a material that is made from the stalks of the industrial hemp plant. It is the same species that produces cannabis, but this version is strictly non-intoxicating and legal to grow across much of the world.  Here’s […]
What Is the Future of Hemp Plastic?
There is an uncomfortable fact that we are learning to live with. Most of the plastic ever made still exists on our planet today. It is in the soil, the oceans, and the food chain that sustains us.  So what’s the alternative?  Biodegradable alternatives to plastics have emerged as real solutions. We’re at […]
