Written by Ashley Priest Those in the cannabis space are no strangers to innovation. Industry-goers are resourceful when it comes to solving problems. Several top cannabis companies started with a problem, in which they used an innovative way to solve it. Mary’s List, winner of the 2018 Boston University Cannabis Startup Competition, was founded by Denise Biderman. … [Read more...] about Mary’s List
Archives for March 2019
Cannabis has an Inclusivity Problem
Cannabis has an Inclusivity Problem: CannaClusive wants to solve it Approximately 4 percent of businesses in the cannabis industry in the U.S. are owned or founded by black Americans, according to a survey conducted in 2017 by Marijuana Business Daily. Yet, 80 percent of people in federal prisons, and 60 percent in state prisons, who are serving time for drug offenses are … [Read more...] about Cannabis has an Inclusivity Problem
Will 2019 be greener for cannabis in Asia?
Cannabis as medicine has finally broken through in Asia. With several countries expressing interest in alternative medical remedies, it seems the fog of prejudice is finally lifting. Without a doubt, Asia’s history with herb goes back for millennia. Some governments are now beginning to reconsider the penalties associated with cannabis, which is resulting in more appropriate … [Read more...] about Will 2019 be greener for cannabis in Asia?
DIY: Root and Trim Oil-Infused Bath Bombs
By Danielle Guercio Skincare brands are just beginning to use the power of cannabis to charge their products with the power of the good leaf. In most cases, this is inert hemp seed oil, but that’s still a great emollient, so there’s no snake oil in play, just a bit of cannabis-adjacent positioning rather than truly cannabis-infused formulation. Still, some … [Read more...] about DIY: Root and Trim Oil-Infused Bath Bombs
DIY: Cannabis Hydrosol with Trimmed Leaves
By Danielle Guercio More than a popular intoxicant, cannabis is a plant that nature has instilled with hundreds of compounds and chemicals whose functions we only have a tiny grasp on. Development of uses for it that go skin-deep represent a chance to reduce waste, create new revenue streams, or just have some fun with plants in your kitchen. The byproducts of a flower grow … [Read more...] about DIY: Cannabis Hydrosol with Trimmed Leaves