What is the Bioplastic Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Around The World
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
How Hemp Can Help European Companies Cut Plastic Tax
If you’ve been following European news lately, you’ve probably come across the EU plastic tax. This plastic levy in Europe is one of the most significant changes driving how European companies design, package, and sell their products. But what exactly is the EU plastic tax or EU plastic levy? Why are so […]
Is Hemp Plastic Really Biodegradable?
Every few months, a new “green” material trends on social media. Some vanish in weeks while others quietly reshape industries. Hemp plastic belongs to the second category. But since every young industry is flooded with irrational exuberance and big promises, people keep asking: Is hemp plastic biodegradable? Is hemp plastic compostabl
Hemp Plastic Straws and Food Containers: Are They Safe & Worth It?
One thing that’s obvious to everyone today is that a lot of businesses today label themselves as green. Big name international brands (which also trade in India), such as IKEA and H&M are included. Sometimes, they are also called out for a marketing malpractice called ‘greenwashing’. For businesses and celebrities, this is an ea
What Is Hemp Plastic? Simple Guide for Everyone
When I first started talking about hemp plastic in India or abroad, most people were either skeptical or confused. A few even dismissed me as a missionary of ‘yet another green fad’. Some wanted to believe, but doubted that a plant could ever take on regular plastic, which is in almost everything we use. But […]
Cotton Farming is Turning Land into Deserts – Can Hemp Save Us?
We all love the feel of a soft cotton shirt or the comfort of cotton sheets. Since the Egyptian and Indus Valley civilisations, cotton has been a part of our lives, for thousands of years. Still, now is perhaps the best (as well as the last) opportunity for us to appreciate why the hemp versus […]
Racing Ahead: Hemp’s Revolution in Automotive Manufacturing
he automotive industry's hemp revolution is no longer a question of “if” but “when.” With continued research, development, and scaling, hemp composites are racing from novelty to necessity.
Crop Circles and Game Changers: Hemp’s Unexpected Journey
Hemp’s Bold Reinvention Long overshadowed by its more notorious cousin associated with recreational use, hemp is staging a remarkable comeback—not as a controversial botanical, but as a technological maverick rewriting the rules of sustainable innovation. Where once it was misunderstood and marginalized, hemp now emerges as a soph
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
Are Hemp Plastic Bags the Future? Science Says Yes
We all know this tug-of-war. We need eco-friendly plastic alternatives. But, we love convenience. Every single person in this world will welcome sustainable bags. But they must be cheap, versatile, strong, durable, and water-resistant. They must also be scalable to take over the market. There is a reason why plastic-free bag trend
