We have a plastic problem. Since its invention in the early 20th century, plastic has been the cheap, easy-to-make material of choice for everything from household goods and packaging to transportation, technology, medicine, fashion and more. While fossil-fuel based plastics have enabled us to reach new horizons, our reliance on them has created a much […]
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Hemp plastic is…a pathway to a brighter future. A near-term solution to significantly reducing your carbon footprint and plastic pollution. A win for both your customers and future generations. All that is true, but if you’re still wondering what exactly is hemp plastic, this is the blog for you. You’ll find a rundown of our
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According to a September 2020 report from the Economic & Statistics Department of the American Chemistry Council, there are about 391 pounds of plastic used in a light automotive vehicle today. About 36 pounds of that are thermoplastic polyolefins (TPO). Opportunities clearly exist in both current polymer and TPO materials for hemp-filled alternatives. Why choose
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It’s impossible to overstate the influence plastic has had on the world since its invention in 1869. The cheaper, safer, lighter and stronger material sparked a revolution in manufacturing that raised our standard of living, advanced medicine, made computers possible and changed nearly every aspect of daily life. Human innovation was no longer limited to
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The Hemp Plastic Company was recently named a top cleantech innovator for 2022 by StartUs Insights. The innovation intelligence agency analyzed 8,519 global startups and scaleups to deliver an overview of emerging technologies in the industry, highlighting the top 8 trends guiding cleantech into 2022: – Green Materials – Low-Carbon Construction – Alternative Mobility –
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At the writing of this post, Climate Clock tells us that we have 7 years and 248 days to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions or face irreversible climate damage. That possibility took center stage at COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference recently held in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement
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In the past, simply having a quality product was enough to attract consumers, but today’s buyers are increasingly looking for more environmentally-friendly products. A recent study conducted by IBM and the National Retail Federation found nearly 70% of consumers in the United States and Canada believe it’s important that a brand is eco-friendly or sustainable,
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