The European Union has identified hemp construction as a promising bio-based technology that could be scaled up regionally, while finding that standards, supply chains and market readiness still limit wider
Hemp construction gains place in EU strategy, but hurdles remain to wider use Read More »
The European Union moved another step closer last week to allowing certified permanent carbon removals into its Emissions Trading System (ETS), which would expand the scope of the EU’s flagship
Proposed EU carbon market update could boost business case for hemp starting in 2030 Read More »
French and Lebanese scientists are studying how a combination of hemp fibers and agricultural by-products can be used to create environmentally friendly composite materials for vehicles and other industrial applications.
French, Lebanese researchers probe 3D hemp composites for transport, other industries Read More »
U.S. researchers say a new plastic made from CBD matches key performance characteristics of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the world’s most widely used packaging plastic, signaling a potential new industrial market
CBD-based plastic matches key PET strengths, could one day open path to new materials Read More »
[Second in a five-part series of the most popular stories on HempToday in 2025] Sustainability remained a powerful narrative for hemp in 2025, but the year exposed its limits when
Hemp’s green promise faced political pushback and tougher proof standards Read More »
Industrial hemp in Australia and New Zealand is entering a more coordinated stage of development, with clearer demand signals from construction, fiber and food – alongside increasing pressure for regulatory
Australia, New Zealand hemp industries poised for more aligned growth, report says Read More »
Federal prosecutors say Chinese investors were deceived into believing they were funding legal hemp farms when they were in fact bankrolling one of the largest marijuana enterprises in New Mexico
Foreign hemp pitch masked Chinese-funded marijuana farms, labor abuse and pollution Read More »
[THIRD IN A SERIES] INTERVIEW: Satish Hodage of YUJ Labs says agricultural residues, including hemp, can be transformed into functional materials that support the global bioeconomy. Drawing on more than
Turning agricultural waste into sustainable products hinges on hemp’s versatility Read More »
Australia’s industrial hemp sector has been given a rare opportunity to define its future, with the Senate opening a national inquiry that will examine the crop’s role in agriculture, construction,
Australian inquiry spotlights hemp’s promise for housing, farming and climate goals Read More »
Industrial hemp’s climate and resource benefits can vary widely, depending on cultivation practices, processing methods, and supply chain design, according to a new U.S.-based report published today. Hemp & Sustainability,
New report finds hemp’s environmental impact tied to system-wide supply chain design Read More »
