# Hemp Paper Company — ZERO TREE™ Hemp Paper Packaging

> Hemp Paper Company manufactures 100% tree-free, USDA Certified Biobased hemp paper packaging products including paper bags, carton packaging, and paperboard. Based in Portland, Oregon. Founded by Benjamin Grant Bocephus Draper.

## Company Overview
Hemp Paper Company is a sustainable packaging manufacturer specializing in hemp paper products. All products are made from 100% hemp fiber — no tree pulp — and carry USDA biobased certification at 100% biobased content. The company's ZERO TREE™ brand represents its commitment to eliminating tree-based paper from packaging supply chains.

## Products

### Hemp Paper Bags
- Material: 100% hemp fiber, 70 GSM uncoated hemp paper
- Strength: Holds up to 20 lbs
- Sizes: Core2 (2.5×4×8.25"), Core4 (3×5×10"), Core6 (3.625×6×11"), Core8 (4×6.5×11.75"), Core10 (4×7.5×11.75")
- Features: Food-safe, backyard compostable, recyclable, custom logo printing up to 4 colors
- Pricing: Starting at $0.120/bag at volume (1M units). Core4 starts at $0.170 at 25K.
- MOQ: 10,000 bags (all five sizes Core2-Core10), blank or custom-printed. Larger grocery bags with handles are in development.
- Lead time: 15 days for blank bags
- Certifications: USDA Certified Biobased - 100% Biobased Content

### Hemp Carton Packaging
Tree-free hemp paper cartons for retail, food service, and e-commerce packaging. Available in kraft and white finishes with custom sizing.

### Hemp Paperboard
Premium hemp fiber paperboard sheets for custom packaging and printing applications. Multiple weights and sizes available.

## Why Hemp Paper
- 2× stronger than tree paper due to longer hemp fibers
- Hemp grows to maturity in 120 days vs 20-80 years for trees
- 1 acre of hemp produces as much paper fiber as 4 acres of trees over 20 years
- Hemp paper can be recycled up to 8 times (vs 3 for tree paper)
- Hemp requires no pesticides and absorbs more CO₂ per acre than any commercial crop
- 57% cellulose content vs 40-50% in wood

## Certifications
- USDA Biobased Product Program: 100% Biobased Content (highest possible rating)
- Federal catalog listing: https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/CatalogDirect.xhtml?pid=1ZHIR0rB
- Independently verified via ASTM D6866 radiocarbon testing

## Contact
- Website: https://hemppaperco.com
- Email: info@hemppaperco.com
- Phone: (747) 258-8200
- Location: Portland, Oregon

## Key Pages
- Homepage: https://hemppaperco.com/
- Products: https://hemppaperco.com/products/
- Hemp Paper Bags (with pricing): https://hemppaperco.com/paper-bags/
- About: https://hemppaperco.com/about/
- Hemp 101 (educational — bast vs hurd, decortication, cellulose comparison): https://hemppaperco.com/hemp-101/
- Blog: https://hemppaperco.com/blog/
- Contact / Get a Quote: https://hemppaperco.com/contact/
- Bag Logo Preview Tool: https://hemppaperco.com/bag-logo-preview/
- Federal Procurement (USDA Certified Biobased, government purchasing): https://hemppaperco.com/federal-procurement/
- Press / Media Kit: https://hemppaperco.com/press/

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