Plastic waste (Approximately 300 million tonnes) pollutes all spheres of our world every year, including our food, but using the cellulose fibers derived from hemp to make biodegradable plastic could eliminate the need for synthetic plastic. The numerous issues that plastic waste generates for the planet have motivated several big players to use organic alternatives. Some of the oldest surviving artifacts were made from hemp, and even the American declaration of Independence was written on paper made from this plant.