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
Can Hemp Replace Plastic? What Science and Experts Say
A recent study has shown just how much the youth values sustainability. Nearly three-quarters (73%) are willing to pay more, and 62% prefer to buy from sustainable brands. That obviously is a substantial segment of the market and makes it clear why retail brands need to engage in sustainable practices to meet the demands […]
Hemp Plastic vs Regular Plastic: What’s the Real Difference?
If I say that you’ll find plastic cups and straws floating in the holiest of rivers of India, I’ve said enough about how big a problem plastic pollution is. Sure, nobody denies that. So let’s talk of how we got here. Plastic is cheap, durable, convenient, and easy to use. Left to […]
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 […]
