Every product we touch — clothes, bags, packaging, has a lifespan. Some of these lifespans are shockingly short, like the few hours we use a plastic bag. Others, like the synthetic fabrics…
Hempitecture of Jerome, Idaho, has obtained $8.42 million from the federal government. The Department of Energy granted the money as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America program. The Investing in America…
Swedish company Ekolution has opened a new fiber processing line at its factory in Malmö. The advanced system was developed by Austrian technology group ANDRITZ. Ekolution is well reputed for their carbon-negative…
Did you know that the existence of hemp in fashion was first documented in the bronze age? That is nearly 5000 years ago. So would it be a switch to hemp or just…
The durability and low cost of plastic has made it the preferred material for packaging. But it is the same durability that makes it persist in landfills for hundreds of years. Plastic pollution…
Projections suggest that the global hemp bioplastic market will reach USD 290.7 million by 2031. The legalization of industrial hemp farming in the USA in 2018 is largely seen as the moment that…
If you’re a sustainability enthusiast, then you must have brainstormed ways to reduce plastic usage to save the planet. Back then, the message was clear: use less, waste less. The solution always seemed…
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…
News of the Illinois House Bill 4293, failing to pass in the state legislature as of January 2025 has spread like wildfire. The controversy isn’t contained in Illinois anymore. Hemp users and business…
Bioplastic, including hemp bioplastic, aren’t as widely used as they should be. A survey using a sample of individuals from 42 countries, primarily in Europe and Asia, revealed that while many people understand…