Strengthening Supply Chains and Manufacturing with American Agriculture Industrial hemp isn’t just a crop—it’s an emerging cornerstone in the shift toward bio-based manufacturing. With its versatile applications and growing market potential, hemp is proving to be a valuable input in the production of bioplastics that are stronger, cleaner, and better aligned with the goals of…
From The Strategist… Jungmaven’s a brand that’s been repeatedly recommended to me in my reporting on wardrobe basics. Its tanks and tees are praised partly because they’re made with hemp, a more sustainable and durable natural fiber than cotton. While the brand offers options with different variations of hemp-and-cotton mixtures, Avila says her favorite has…
American farmers are promised a new cash crop with an annual value of several hundred million dollars, all because a machine has been invented which solves a problem more than 6,000 years old. It is hemp, a crop that will not compete with other American products. Instead, it will displace imports of raw material and…
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…
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 2025 (IPS) – The global plastics negotiation process, launched in 2022 under a resolution by the UN Environment Assembly, represents an unprecedented effort to combat the escalating plastic pollution crisis. Despite progress, negotiations stalled at the end of 2024 due to diverging views on the scope, measures, financing, responsibilities and other…
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…
By John Patterson Staff Writer for Wake Up World Microplastics, the tiny particles shed from clothing, packaging, and other plastic products, have infiltrated our food chain. A study by researchers at Portland State University (PSU) revealed how widespread this contamination is in seafood. Their findings, published in Frontiers in Toxicology, underscore the urgent need for solutions to…
Volkswagen has entered into a cooperation with the German start-up Revoltech GmbH from Darmstadt. The aim is to research and develop sustainable materials based on industrial hemp. These could be used as a sustainable surface material in Volkswagen models from 2028. The material made from 100% bio-based hemp uses residues of the regional hemp industry….
Industrial hemp has played a pivotal role in the economic and agricultural history of the United States. From its use in rope and textiles during the colonial era to its critical importance during World War II, this versatile crop has proven its value time and again. Despite its many benefits, industrial hemp faced decades of…