Italy’s Umbria region has ambitious hemp plan based on fiber
A bill that would establish a hemp development program in the Italian region of Umbria envisions a supply chain based primarily on hemp fiber and…
Biocomposites
Dutch firms debut bioplastic chair
Three Dutch companies have combined to create a line of recyclable, carbon-negative chairs for home and office from a hemp-based bio-composite. HempFlax provided fiber for…
Pennsylvania decortication initiative would serve 2 states
A Pennsylvania, USA non-profit said it plans to invest in a hemp fiber decortication factory in the western part of the state. DON Enterprises, Newcastle,…
EU project advancing hemp, wood bio-materials for key industries
An EU funded research & innovation project says it has made progress developing fully bio-based composites from hemp and wood feedstock for the automotive, aeronautics…
Aussie startup sees strong demand as it gears up to process straw
Looking across Tasmanian fields of hemp stubble left over after the plants had been harvested for their protein rich seed, Australian entrepreneur Andi Lucas saw…
Israeli student develops composite mix for everyday objects
An Israeli design student who has developed hemp-based composites for production of everyday objects says she sees the project turning into a business as developers…
U.S. hemp startup got spark by turning to fellow entrepreneurs
When Dylan Veilleux arrived at the idea for transforming leftover hemp stalks into products, he turned to the vibrant startup community in the U.S. state…
Hemp’s full potential is on tap at this year’s EIHA conference
Confirmed speakers for the European Industrial Hemp Conference next week will cover everything from hemp construction and bio-composites to textiles, food and CBD. More than…
HempWood maker in deals with cabinet, flooring specialists
U.S.-based Fibonacci LLC, maker of “HempWood,” has announced deals with Canadian and American partners who will make cabinets and flooring from the material. Eastland Group,…
Project in Morocco combines hemp and solar to go totally off grid
A team of organizations has completed construction of a ground-breaking eco-building in Morocco that combines hemp construction with a high-tech solar energy system for total…