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…
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…
“Allowing fossil fuel and petrochemical companies to exert their influence in these negotiations is like letting foxes guard the henhouse,” said one campaigner. At the fifth and final session of the United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to finalize a global plastics treaty in Busan, South Korea, one anti-pollution campaigner noted on Wednesday that “waste pickers,…
Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world’s first treaty aimed at ending the problem. Countries will have a week in South Korea’s Busan from Monday to round off two years of negotiations. They remain deeply divided on whether…
“Plastics plants are poisoning our waters and contaminating our bodies—and EPA needs to do its job and protect our waterways and downstream communities,” said one watchdog leader. Amid fears over President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a government watchdog on Thursday called out the EPA for letting the plastics industry pollute…
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…
Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet’s most important species than the conventional plastics they are designed to replace, a new study has shown. Such materials are increasingly being advocated as environmentally friendly alternatives to plastics, and used in textiles and products including clothing, wet wipes and period products….