Industrial hemp
A strategic raw material for a packaging future without deforestation
Climate crisis, scarcity of resources, new EU regulations - and the question: do trees really still have to be felled for packaging?
Industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L., THC-free) provides a forward-looking answer: the fast-growing crop plant completely replaces wood pulp - without deforestation, with up to four times the pulp yield per hectare.
Robust natural material
High stability and water resistance
Visually and haptically convincing
Value, naturalness and premium image
Can be used individually
Suitable for food, non-food, cosmetics, technology and more
No deforestation
No tree has to be felled for packaging
High fiber yield
Quick harvest instead of decades of forestry
Recyclable in waste paper
Recyclable in the paper stream
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Technically convincing - hemp in the packaging
Hemp packaging is not only environmentally friendly, but also functional. The unique material properties make it a real alternative for demanding applications - from protecting sensitive products to use in humid environments.
Stable, robust and tear-resistant
Hemp is one of the strongest plant fibers of all. Its above-average length ensures maximum tear and tear propagation resistance - ideal for packaging solutions.
Water-resistant and dimensionally stable
Compared to wood fibers, hemp behaves better when exposed to moisture. It swells less, remains stiff for longer and does not disintegrate as quickly - a clear advantage in cold chains, condensation or outdoor storage. With an optional natural coating, hemp fiber cast packaging can even be made water-repellent - clean and empty packaging can be recycled in the paper stream.
Naturally antibacterial, antistatic, durable
Hemp is naturally mold-resistant and antibacterial - an advantage in food, cosmetics and hygiene packaging. At the same time, hemp ages much more slowly than conventional paper, hardly yellows at all and is pleasant to the touch and splinter-free. This not only improves product protection, but also the customer experience.
The life cycle of industrial hemp
Cultivation
Hemp can be harvested at least once a year. The plants can be grown with little water and without pesticides.
Processing
Hemp fibers contain up to 70 % cellulose - significantly more than wood.
Performance
Hemp packaging is dimensionally stable and can be extended with a natural barrier coating if required.
Recycling in the paper stream
After use, clean and empty hemp packaging can be disposed of in paper recycling.
Is industrial hemp the raw material for your future packaging?
Contact us for an individual consultation. Together we will develop your next generation of packaging - based on industrial hemp and reliable, BRC-certified production.
Sources & studies
Fiber yield & pulp yield
European Industrial Hemp Association (2020): Hemp - a real green deal Download link (PDF)
Sustainability & cultivation properties
Szostak et al (2023): Industrial Hemp for Papermaking - A Review, PMC View study
Rodale Institute (2019): Industrial Hemp Trial - Soil Health & Crop Rotation To the source
Water consumption compared to cotton
EIHA Report (2020) Source
CO₂ balance sheet & Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Adoc Studio (2024): CO₂ footprint from paper Blog source
Group O / EPA: CO₂ footprint of plastic packaging To the source
Recyclability & recycling
EIHA (2020): Hemp paper can be recycled up to 8 times Receipt in PDF
Material properties & packaging performance
Mill26 (2025): Hemp Paper vs. Wood Paper Comparative study
EU regulation & PPWR
Acquis Compliance (2025): EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) Official summary
Historical & industrial implementation
New packaging (2023): Use of hemp in PAPACKS products Read article
Pollinator promotion & biodiversity
Dosatron (2020): Hemp and Bees - How hemp supports bees To the source