This is an exciting development! Decortication is the process of separating hemp hurd (softer, inner part of stems) from bast, the tougher, more fiberous material. The process of decortication separates the two. In the past, one had to find a decortication facility, which might be 100s of miles away. Now, Latvian Kristaps Eglitis has created…
This is a marvelous effort to take on plastic pollution in our water. Below is a recent abstact. Here’s the URL to the site…https://theoceancleanup.com/ Increasing ocean plastic pollution is irreversibly harming ecosystems and human economic activities. We partner with a nonprofit organization and use optimization to help clean up oceans from plastic faster. Specifically, we…
At Hempopolis, our goal is to revolutionize the way we think about plastics. We’re committed to replacing fossil fuel plastics (FFPs) with sustainable, biodegradable alternatives made from hemp and other natural materials. Our mission is to create a platform that not only promotes eco-friendly products but also educates and empowers individuals to make a positive…
As the world seeks sustainable alternatives to fossil-fuel-based plastics, bioplastics have emerged as a promising solution. The migration to bioplastics, however, reveals stark contrasts between the United States and Europe in terms of regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, and consumer behavior. Regulatory Leadership Europe has established itself as a global leader in bioplastics adoption, thanks to…
Sumptuously textured, carbon negative and just a bit more expensive, hempcrete is being increasingly used in eco-friendly building Michael Leung first came across hempcrete after a family tragedy. When his father-in-law died from asbestos-related mesothelioma, Leung, an architect, swore off using toxic materials in building. “When you go on a healthy building journey, inevitably you…
The Hemp Research Consortium, a public-private partnership to advance science supporting a sustainable hemp industry (learn more here), has announced its first grants to foster hemp research. The Consortium and matching funders are providing a total of $1,119,198 to Cornell University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Kentucky to fund projects covering genetic…
The Plastic Problem: A Global Crisis Plastics, though convenient and cheap, have led to a serious environmental and health crisis. Here’s a quick look at the primary issues. 1. Environmental Impact • Persistent Pollution: Most plastics aren’t biodegradable, breaking down only into microplastics, which contaminate soil, water, and air. • Ocean Crisis: Millions of tons…
As the world increasingly looks for sustainable alternatives to reduce environmental impact, the need for bioplastics—derived from renewable sources like hemp—is more urgent than ever. Hempopolis steps in as an innovative solution to address this need, creating a dedicated platform that brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers within the hemp and bioplastics industry. Here’s why…
A forthcoming report from the Ohio River Valley Institute shows that chemical recycling projects are unlikely to generate local economic benefits or curtail global plastic pollution. The report, “Chemical Recycling: A False Promise for the Ohio River Valley” explores the unproven mechanics of energy-demanding, waste-intensive chemical recycling processes and the market hurdles likely to inhibit…
f you were to create a recipe for plastics, you’d need a very big cookbook. In addition to fossil fuel-based building blocks like ethylene and propylene, this ubiquitous material is made from a dizzying amalgam of more than 16,000 chemicals — colorants, flame retardants, stabilizers, lubricants, plasticizers, and other substances, many of whose exact functions,…