Although many companies around the world are well into hemp-based plastic production, the United States is only now getting into the game. It was only since the passing of Farm Bill (Section 7606), in 2014, which allowed for real innovative leaps in hemp production in the United States.
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Some light at the end of the tunnel.
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For sure, Rosaliene. It’s really sad to think that Henry Ford built an autobody out of hemp fiber in in the late forties that was practically indestructable: http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/02/25/henry-ford-hemp-plastic-car-stronger/
His ideas were buried by the plastics and chemical lobby.
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Sounds like a way forward. I’m tired of separating plastics for recycling. 🙂
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I’m the exact opposite, JoAnn. I frequently volunteer to recycle waste at Womad and other local festivals.
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