Heartland is already more economical than standard plastics and that's at American rates as their farms are in the US. Colombia is up to 90% cheaper in producing raw materials.
Hemp-based plastic vs standard polypropylene/talc base...Cost Savings 7.39% Weight Reduction 11.67% Carbon Reduction 30.06%
Hemp-based plastic vs standard polypropylene/calcium carbonate...Cost Savings 6.64% Weight Reduction 11.67% Carbon Reduction 30.06%
Hemp-based plastic vs standard polypropylene/glass fiber base...Cost Savings 9.61% Weight Reduction 9.74% Carbon Reduction 35.90%
Hemp-based plastic vs standard polypropylene/recycled glass base...Cost Savings 11.55% Weight Reduction 9.74% Carbon Reduction 28.18%
Hemp-based plastic vs standard polypropylene/carbon fiber base...Cost Savings 70.29% Weight Reduction 9.04% Carbon Reduction 76.83%
It would seem that there is a lot of truth in the statement from a previous article that the supply chain issue is the main issue. A sustainable reliable supply sufficient enough to support mass adoption is what it appears Isiah is trying to deliver here and Stellantis is already in.
It's been a little over a year since Stellantis began the development program. It may seem like an eternity to us but it's really not that long considering everything that needed to be lined up. Land, farmers, seed supply, crop harvesting(special equipment for husk separation), logistics, pellet preparation, logistics, exportation, logistics, molding manufacturing, and end buyer.
Then there is the issue of not wasting the leaves and flower with a whole different supply chain, processing, and end user.
With the volume Isiah stated Stellantis alone would be looking at by 2027, 30,000 tonnes or 60,000,000 pounds, I imagine it has been quite an undertaking to develop. I think it was in September that Stellantis said the next stage of the supplier development program had begun. OWP was chosen to develop and supply so if we are in the next stage then that would be to supply.
Closer every day.
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