In a factory south of Paris, a laser cuts through a hemp canvas on the production line of what the manufacturer says is Europe's first compostable face mask.

French firm develops hemp face masks

Hemp is used to make reusable masks that are undoubtedly environment friendly. Hemp Masks are made with hemp grown 100% organically. Hemp Masks do not pollute air, sea or land. Watch report.

Face masks polluting amid COVID-19: Can Hemp masks save environment?

In a factory south of Paris, a laser cuts through a hemp canvas on the production line of what the manufacturer says is Europe's first compostable face mask. Geochanvre pitches the hemp masks, priced at around one euro each, as a means to reduce the mountain of plastic waste from single-use protective gear that environmentalists say will take centuries to decompose and is already polluting the oceans.

Hemp: the solution to face masks pollution?