US Plastics Industry Dumps Almost Half a Billion Gallons of Wastewater Daily

US Plastics Industry Dumps Almost Half a Billion Gallons of Wastewater Daily

“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…

Beautiful, eco-friendly and fire resistant: why architects are choosing walls made of hemp
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Beautiful, eco-friendly and fire resistant: why architects are choosing walls made of hemp

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 fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics

Bio-based fibers could pose greater threat to environment than conventional plastics

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….

This New Bioplastic Could Change Manufacturing: All About Sway
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This New Bioplastic Could Change Manufacturing: All About Sway

Seaweed is responsible for producing more than half of Earth’s oxygen and has the potential to suck up and store massive amounts of carbon dioxide. It’s a trending superfood rich in protein, calcium, folic acid, and iron, and can reduce your blood pressure and improve your digestion. It’s used in a diverse range of industries,…

Five New Hemp Production Research Programs in the Works
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Five New Hemp Production Research Programs in the Works

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…

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The Problem with Plastic

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…

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Why Hempopolis?

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…

Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research shows.
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Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research shows.

Microplastic pollution is everywhere, even in the exhaled breath of dolphins – new research shows. Bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay in Florida and Barataria Bay in Louisiana are exhaling microplastic fibers, according to our new research published in the journal PLOS One. Tiny plastic pieces have spread all over the planet – on land, in the…

CBD from Hemp Kills Mosquitoes, Inflicting 100% Mortality Rate on Pesticide-Resistant Insects
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CBD from Hemp Kills Mosquitoes, Inflicting 100% Mortality Rate on Pesticide-Resistant Insects

Hemp leaf extract rich in CBD was recently shown in a study to kill both species of yellow fever mosquito in their larval phase, including one that had developed insecticide resistance. The study demonstrates yet again how many different things hemp products can be used for, but unlike anything discovered so far, use as an…

Air pollution is a global problem, but scientists are investigating new materials that could help clean it up.
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Air pollution is a global problem, but scientists are investigating new materials that could help clean it up.

Tiny robots and AI algorithms could help to craft material solutions for cleaner environments Many human activities release pollutants into the air, water and soil. These harmful chemicals threaten the health of both people and the ecosystem. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes an estimated 4.2 million deaths annually. Scientists are looking…