atmosphere. Otherwise known as the
greenhouse effect. Much of this rise in carbon
dioxide can be attributed to the burning of
fossil fuels.
Conventional plastics are made from fossil
fuels like petroleum. Therefore, plastic is a
big contributor to rising CO2 emissions.
Hemp plastic and products can actually
reduce the greenhouse effect. This is because
hemp absorbs carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere and converts it into oxygen.
In addition, hemp plastic generates zero toxic
by-products.
Seed to sale, hemp plastic is a sustainable
process. This is the complete opposite of the
toxic manufacturing process of petrochemical
plastics.
6. Hemp plastic is stronger than petroleum-
based plastics
Plastic made from hemp is five times stiffer
and 3.5 stronger than polypropylene, one of
the most common types of plastic. It is also a
lot lighter. This makes hemp unique from
other manufacturing materials.
Hemp also doesn’t pose the health risks
conventional plastics do.
So not only is hemp plastic stronger, it’s safer.
Hemp plastic provides durability and
strength while also being lightweight.
These features combined make hemp
plastic a no brainer. Why risk health
and safety when there is a perfectly
suitable alternative?
7. Hemp plastic is a renewable resource
From the moment the seed enters the soil;
hemp enriches its environment.
Hemp is a sturdy plant with deep roots.
As such, hemp helps prevent soil erosion,
thereby reducing water pollution.
Hemp can also be cultivated in the same soil
for years without jeopardizing quality.
Even once hemp is manufactured into plastic,
it continues to be sustainable.
Hemp plastic is 100% biodegradable. Which
means that under the right conditions it will
decompose within a few months. (Unlike
traditional plastics that take an indefinite
amount of time while leeching toxins in the
process.)
Conventional plastics are not worth the risk.
The alternative is right in front of us.
No other natural resource offers the
capabilities of hemp. Start to finish hemp is
renewable. While hemp certainly isn’t the
only answer to our environmental and health
concerns, it’s a start.
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