A new study has demonstrated that hemp-based plastic packaging could revolutionize how people use and dispose of plastic. Researchers said in the study that a hemp-based material can withstand boiling ...

As the global pollution crisis caused by manufacturing and disposing of single-use plastics continues to grow, researchers have developed a non-toxic plastic alternative derived from the hemp plant—a ...

Hemp material is a suitable alternative because it has a high glass transition temperature. This quality allows hemp-derived plastics to stay durable and dry when they come into contact with boiling ...

TIME has unveiled its list of the 10 most influential sustainability companies of 2026, highlighting innovators tackling climate, waste, and resource challenges. The announcement coincides with a ...

Kevin Tubbs, founder of the Hemp Plastic Company, sees the world through bioplastic glasses. The Denver-based company specializes in flexible bioplastic packaging containers made from byproducts of ...

Global packaging is undergoing rapid transformation as new EU regulations, expanding plastic taxes, and innovative materials like hemp-based thermoplastics push companies toward recyclable, low-impact ...

According to a new study published in Science Advances, fifty-six brands led by Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP), and Nestlé (SWX: NESN) are responsible for more than half of the plastic ...

Many ubiquitous plastics we use for everything from water bottles to food packaging to substrates for flexible electronics are made from petroleum-based materials such as polyethylene terephthalate ...