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 […]
How the Auto Industry Uses Hemp Plastic
In 1941, Henry Ford built a ‘Hemp Car’. It was the first known hemp plastic automotive innovation. However, it was only partially made of hemp (about 7%) and never hit mass production. Yet it was a revolutionary idea. A car that was lighter, stronger, and partly biodegradable. Fast forward to 2016, Canadian company Renew Sport
Can You Use Hemp Plastic for 3D Printing?
Just a few years ago, 3D printing was mostly a hobby. People were printing tiny trinkets, toys, or quirky gadgets in garages and maker labs. Fast forward to today, and entire houses are being 3D printed. Aerospace companies are producing aircraft components layer by layer. Hospitals are creating custom prosthetics and surgical too
