2024-04-22 11:27
Earth Day 2024 – An Open Letter From Heartland CEO, Jesse Henry
April 22, 2024 – We live at the intersection of the most interesting time in human history.
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Heartland is building an industrial hemp supply chain to help manufacturers build stronger, lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable products.
2024-02-19 20:58
Detroit is Once Again the Center of Mobility Technology
The Significance of Detroit’s Mobility Technology
The automotive industry stands on the brink of a profound transformation… Read More
2024-01-31 16:26
The New Sustainable Leadership Era – Why It’s Here to Stay
Sustainability and the New Leaders
Leadership matters. We hear this all the time, but why? Because all organizati… Read More
2024-01-22 23:39
Engineering Earth: Rethinking Agriculture After 100 Years of Innovation
Over the last 100 years, mechanization has enabled our farming community to do the unthinkable. Farmers can cover t… Read More
2024-01-02 23:56
Heartland Industries – 2023: A Year of Sustainability, Innovation, and Growth
As we step into a new year, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that… Read More
2023-12-19 03:01
Industrial Hemp Planting 2024: The Year of Growth and Standardization
Farmers are considering alternative crops in 2024 as corn and soybeans prove inconsistent
As we roll into 2024, ma… Read More
2023-12-13 16:32
Planting Hemp Fiber in the Summer Behind Winter Wheat
What do farmers do with their land after they harvest winter wheat in July?
Winter wheat is a common crop in a farmer’s rota… Read More
2023-12-05 15:31
Heartland Joins Forces With The Hemp Fiber and Grain Association
Why are associations important to an industry?
An association plays a pivotal role in the industrial hemp market by ser… Read More
2023-11-30 13:24
Navigating the Complexity of Scope 3 Emissions
Developing Strategies for Conquering the Most Challenging Emissions in Manufacturing Today
We read about Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHGs)… Read More
2023-11-22 16:33
Jesse Henry on The Future of Mobility Podcast with Brandon Bartneck
What is the future of mobility podcast?
The Future of Mobility podcast is hosted by Brandon Bartneck as a means of s… Read More
2023-10-03 21:38
Driving Towards Sustainability – Shedding Pounds to Save Energy!
Why Transportation, Why Now?
Transportation is foundational to human experience. Humanity has evolved from… Read More
2023-09-24 16:18
The Scope 3 Carbon Footprint Of A Plastic Automotive Part
Why is carbon footprint so important for plastic in automotive?
In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a signi… Read More
2023-09-11 18:19
2 Ways Automotive Manufacturers Are Decarbonizing Their Plastic Portfolio by 2030
What does decarbonizing mean for manufacturers?
Decarbonization is a big word, with many meanings depe… Read More
2023-08-18 21:58
Did You Know Hemp Fiber Production Doesn’t Remove Food From The Supply Chain?
Hemp fiber production and secondary protein products
Heartland is one of the largest hemp fiber prod… Read More
2023-08-11 16:44
Top 3 Ways Manufacturers Can Decarbonize Plastic Products
Why is it important to decarbonize plastic?
Plastic revolutionized the manufacturing of products around the world. Unlocking l… Read More
2023-08-09 13:52
Heartland Presents The Green Packaging Initiative at The SPE Event in Ohio.
What is the green packaging initiative?
Packaging is a core component of shipping goods around the world. Ev… Read More
2023-07-28 01:41
Hurd Milled Presents Uncessesary Challenges For Compounders
What is hurd milled into a powder and what are the benefits and challenges?
The hemp stalk can be separated into two parts… Read More
2023-07-05 18:15
Innovations in the Automotive Industry are Speeding Our Way
The Auto Industry, a Good Predictor of Things to Come
A good way to predict the future is to look at what the innovative ind… Read More
2023-07-03 16:07
Tips and Tricks To Compounding Hemp Filler with Nylon
The challenges associated with compounding hemp filler into Nylon
Hemp fiber is an incredible crop with a long history of performi… Read More
2023-07-03 16:02
Tips and Tricks To Compounding Hemp Filler with PVC
The challenges associated with compounding hemp filler into PVC
Hemp fiber is an incredible crop with a long history of performing i… Read More
2023-07-03 15:59
Tips and Tricks To Compounding Hemp Filler with Polyethylene
The challenges associated with compounding hemp filler into polyethylene
Hemp fiber is an incredible crop with a long histo… Read More
2023-07-03 15:57
Tips and Tricks To Compounding Hemp Filler with Polypropylene
The challenges associated with compounding hemp filler into polypropylene
Hemp fiber is an incredible crop with a long his… Read More
2023-06-17 17:03
Imperium Filler vs Hemp Filler Performance & Cost Comparison
Hemp Fiber Pros and Cons
Pros
Strength
Hemp fibers exhibit remarkable tensile strength, making them extremely dur… Read More
2023-06-12 22:14
Opening Up the Industrial Hemp Supply Chain
How it all Began – the 2018 Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill had a significant impact on the industrial hemp supply chain in the United St… Read More
2023-05-31 21:18
Heartland Replaces Talc & Calcium Carbonate in Plastic with Hemp-Based Additives
If you take a look around, you’ll see that plastics make up much of the world around you. Howeve… Read More
2023-05-22 23:27
Why Innovation is Crucial to Our Carbon Neutral Future
Innovation will be a critical element of the next business revolution, that’s not really up for debate as almost e… Read More
2023-05-16 12:44
Heartland Teams Up With Magnolia Partners To Distribute Decarbonized Returnable Packaging
A partnership to help manufacturers decarbonize Scope 3 emissions.
Heartland Industries is the… Read More
2023-04-26 18:38
Industrial Hemp – The World’s Newest Super Fiber!
Why the Renewed Interest in Natural Fibers?
Natural fibers are experiencing a renaissance as we move towards creatin… Read More
2023-04-19 15:46
Heartland Presents The Results of Magna & BASF Product Development on May 11th at Greentown Labs
Greentown Labs GoMove Program
Greentown Labs is a studio in Boston and Houston that… Read More
2023-03-21 23:28
Heartland Increases Hemp Fiber Production in Michigan and Beyond
The Basics on Hemp Fiber Production
Hemp production in the United States is on the rise, albeit still on a small scale… Read More
2023-02-27 16:52
The Difference Between Industrial Hemp, CBD, and Cannabis
We understand that there are some established connotations about hemp, CBD, and cannabis. The most common is that they come from… Read More
2023-02-09 16:03
An Open Letter In Support of High-Integrity Carbon Markets – Reprinted with permission from Sylvera
The following letter was penned by Sylvera in response to the urgent need for the… Read More
2023-02-01 16:21
Industrial Packaging – The Entry Point for Sustainability
Why Packaging is the Place to Start
We hear the question a lot. “I want my company to be more sustainable, but whe… Read More
2022-12-12 23:17
The Future of Materials Innovation – A Chance to Change the World Forever
What is Materials Innovation and Why Does it Matter?
Materials innovation is constantly on the move. Fro… Read More
2022-11-08 13:27
First Industrial Hemp Fiber LCA For Carbon Negative Additives
Today, Heartland announced the completion of its Life Cycle Assessment. This represents a shift in how manufacturers can look… Read More
2022-11-02 14:21
How Sustainability Can Build More Brand Value
In an earlier article, we looked at how brand equity is tied to your company’s sustainability initiatives. Here we will take a deeper l… Read More
2022-10-25 12:10
Carbon Emissions – How They Affect the Environment & How They Affect Your Business
What are Carbon Emissions?
Carbon emissions are the gases that enter the atmosphere when fu… Read More
2022-10-18 14:07
SEC Proposes Rules to Enhance and Standardize Climate-Related Disclosures
When the stock market crashed in October 1929, so did public confidence in the U.S. markets. Congress held hearin… Read More
2022-10-10 18:52
Heartland Will Augment Glass Fibers in Plastics with Hemp Fibers – An Alternative to Reduce Cost & Weight
The Lowdown on Glass and Glass Fiber
Glass is one of the most common… Read More
2022-10-10 18:52
Heartland Will Augment Glass Fibers in Plastics with Hemp Fibers – An Alternative to Reduce Cost & Weight
The Lowdown on Glass and Glass Fiber
Glass is one of the most common… Read More
2022-09-22 12:29
Heartland Presenting Hemp Fiber At The Detroit Auto Show 2022
American Automotive Innovation
The Detroit Automotive Show is finally back after a few-year hiatus. The Big 3 American OEM… Read More
2022-09-21 15:42
Carbon Credits for the Global Industrial Hemp Value Chain (Updated 2022)
Carbon Credits are gaining interest in the industrial hemp marketplace, but not without significant confusion. It… Read More
2022-09-06 19:44
Problems & Solutions – Compounding Natural Fibers Into Plastics
Plastic compounders have been trying to figure out how to integrate sustainable materials into their products for… Read More
2022-08-22 19:37
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 12 – The Bridge Between Capitalism And Sustainability
What Really is Industry 5.0?
Innovation alone will not get us to the neces… Read More
2022-08-22 19:37
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 12 – The Bridge Between Capitalism And Sustainability
What Really is Industry 5.0?
Innovation alone will not get us to the neces… Read More
2022-08-22 19:37
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 12 – The Bridge Between Capitalism And Sustainability
What Really is Industry 5.0?
Innovation alone will not get us to the neces… Read More
2022-08-22 19:36
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 11 – Plastics Innovation = Materials Innovation
Plastic has been the most widely-used material in manufacturing for the last 70 yea… Read More
2022-08-22 19:36
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 11 – Plastics Innovation = Materials Innovation
Plastic has been the most widely-used material in manufacturing for the last 70 yea… Read More
2022-08-22 19:35
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 10 – Plastics, Sustainability, and ESG Mandates
The Rise of Corporate Sustainability Mandates and ESG
For more than twenty years… Read More
2022-08-22 19:35
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 10 – Plastics, Sustainability, and ESG Mandates
The Rise of Corporate Sustainability Mandates and ESG
For more than twenty years… Read More
2022-08-22 19:33
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 9 – Sustainable Plastics for Packaging
There are countless types of product packaging in use today and unsurprisingly, plastic make… Read More
2022-08-22 19:33
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 9 – Sustainable Plastics for Packaging
There are countless types of product packaging in use today and unsurprisingly, plastic make… Read More
2022-08-22 19:32
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 8 – Engineering Hemp Additives for Plastics
The performance characteristics of biomaterials have been known for generations. When H… Read More
2022-08-22 19:32
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 8 – Engineering Hemp Additives for Plastics
The performance characteristics of biomaterials have been known for generations. When H… Read More
2022-08-22 19:31
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 7 – The Path for Hemp Additives
As we mentioned in the previous section, bio-based additives are becoming increasingly popula… Read More
2022-08-22 19:31
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 7 – The Potential for Hemp Additives
As we mentioned in the previous section, bio-based additives are becoming increasingly p… Read More
2022-08-22 18:57
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 6 – The Move Towards Bio-Based Plastic Additives
Plastic Resins Rely on Bio-based Additives?
Most of the plastics we see around… Read More
The Ultimate Guide To Plastics Of The Future Part 6 – The Move Towards Bio-Based Plastic Additives
2022-08-22 18:57
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 6 – The Move Towards Bio-Based Plastic Additives
Plastic Resins Rely on Bio-based Additives?
Most of the plastics we see around… Read More
2022-08-22 18:57
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 6 – The Move Towards Bio-Based Plastic Additives
Plastic Resins Rely on Bio-based Additives?
Most of the plastics we see around… Read More
2022-08-22 18:48
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 5 – Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Single-use plastics are definitely one of the many key contributors to the current solid… Read More
2022-08-22 18:48
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 5 – Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Single-use plastics are definitely one of the many key contributors to the current solid… Read More
2022-08-22 18:48
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 5 – Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
Single-use plastics are definitely one of the many key contributors to the current solid… Read More
2022-08-22 18:31
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 4 – Bioplastics
Bioplastics are a new type of plastic that is made totally from renewable resources. Different from bio-based addit… Read More
2022-08-22 13:19
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 3 – Plastics and Recycling
Over the last decade, the push for people and companies to become more sustainable has been at the foref… Read More
2022-08-21 19:31
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 2 The Big Issue – Carbon!
Carbon is one of the most important elements for life on Earth and it is created through natural processe… Read More
2022-08-21 19:22
The Ultimate Guide to Plastics of the Future Part 1-The History of Plastics
Forward
Over the past 100 years, our society has become increasingly reliant on plastic to manuf… Read More
2022-08-19 01:31
Why Future Investors will Focus on Materials Innovation
What do Investors Look For?
Let’s start at the beginning. Investors, no matter what type they are, angel, debt, equi… Read More
2022-08-19 01:28
Map-Collective and Heartland Partner to Create New Opportunities for Underserved American Farmers
Creating the Foundation of A New Industry to Support American Farming and American Manufa… Read More
2022-08-19 01:25
The Case for Minority-Owned Farms in America
In an era of social justice and a focus on leveling the economic playing field for minorities in the United States, you might be shocked at so… Read More
2022-08-19 01:23
The Benefits of Hemp Reinforced Polypropylene Composites for the Auto Industry (Update 2022)
Industrial Hemp as a Replacement for Talc in Automotive Plastics
Heartland Industries… Read More
2022-08-19 01:20
KDM and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) FEDERAL PROCUREMENT CENTER Partner with Heartland Industries to Advance Minority Farmers in America
The partnership will support pr… Read More
2022-08-19 01:17
Heartland Solves Traveling Salesman Problem To Optimize Agriculture Supply Chains
Developing Industry 5.0 Solutions For Sustainable Farming and Manufacturing
Detroit, Michigan &nd&hell…Read More
2022-08-19 01:14
Climate Commodities and Heartland Industries Partner to Turn Industrial Hemp into A New Asset Class
Creating the Foundation of A New Industry to Support American Farming and American Manu… Read More
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