Why Research?
Because the United States government did not allow any research to speak of until the 2014 Farm Bill, which had a provision for limited hemp production. This was expanded in the 2018 Farm Bill. And that has put us years behind say, the European Union when it comes to understanding hemp, bioplastics and composites.
Through Hempopolis research we’re hoping to create new businesses that are growing materials, building products and creating new sources for supply chain plastic alternatives.
Also, as research is necessarily conducive to collaboration, our research operation will support community-building and localism, both severely lacking in the old profit motivated business model.
Reframing the Discussion of Fossil-fuel Plastics
There is so much we still have to learn about hemp and naturally product composites and bioplastics. Our information and knowledge have been polluted as well as our bodies, land and water. We intend to remedy so much misinformation through this area of Hempopolis.
As we move forward, we know oil conglomerates do not support our efforts. Indeed, we know the minds behind the mindless pursuit of money and power will do everything they can to stop or slow us. Such is the state of our world today. Still, there are so many unmapped sustainable compounds and composites, we want to provide a home for such research. This leads to new product development as well.
Materiom is already making dramatic strides in new plant-based alternatives to fossil-fuel plastics. We are actively partnering with them as we move toward our launch!
Big Questions
What qualifies as sustainable, natural, bioplastic? What does regenerative mean? How much fossil-fuel plastic (FFP) content do we allow in our products? How do we impact the FFP industry most effectively and maintain integrity in the process?
So many of these words (sustainable, natural bioplastic, etc.) don’t even have clear definitions. As an example the word ‘natural’ has been abused for decades. Hempopolis intends to help clarify these definitions, especially those surrounding the word ‘bioplastic’. Giant fossil-fuel conglomerates do not share our instincts on what bioplastic consists of. We know there is much to learn, and we know we must begin with honesty and integrity.
Research Areas
Hemp Cultivation and Agricultural Practices
Composites and Bioplastics
Industrial Applications of Hemp (Building Materials, Fibers, Etc.)
Health and Medical
Food Truth
Environmental Impact of Products and Materials
And surely much, much more as we get going…
We launch in 2025, and the sooner the better. If you or anyone you know is involved in hemp, bioplastics or organic chemistry, we’d love to hear from them. Email Jim@hempopolis.net