Photo credit: Laura Notini Flower has always been the best-selling category in the cannabis industry, but concentrates are gaining popularity. For example, vape pens are dominating young adult markets in California, while edible products are becoming increasingly popular in both Canada and the U.S. According to Headset, vape cartridges are the second most popular item … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Cannabis Concentrates
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Cannabis Industry Companies are Reducing Their Ecological Footprint
Credit: twenty20photos As the cannabis industry has gained prominence in the United States, companies that manufacture cannabis-related products have attempted to reduce the industry’s ecological footprint. One of these companies is Botani, a subset of the over 400-year-old paper manufacturing company Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM), that produces hemp-based … [Read more...] about Cannabis Industry Companies are Reducing Their Ecological Footprint
DIY Cannabis Extractions: how to Make Your own Concentrates at Home
Flowers usually contain 10-25% THC content whereas concentrates can be anywhere from 50-90% THC. Photo by devansiennaescrow. Hash, oils, and tinctures are easily found in cannabis stores and offer a concentrated dose compared to smoking flower. Cannabis extracts that go beyond the basic cannabutter may seem complex, but the below techniques are simple enough to do at home … [Read more...] about DIY Cannabis Extractions: how to Make Your own Concentrates at Home
Kratom: Uses, Effects and Lawfulness
Kratom comes from the leaves of the tropical evergreen tree, Mitragyna speciosa. Photo by Twenty20Photos. In Southeast Asia, Natives have long used the leaves of the Kratom tree as a stimulant to sustain energy throughout hard day labor, as a painkiller, an anti-diarrhea medicine and a recreational drug. Traditional and modern applications overlap because of the … [Read more...] about Kratom: Uses, Effects and Lawfulness
Industry Pioneer and Hash-maker, Frenchy Cannoli, Dies at age 64
Frenchy Cannoli. Photo pulled from Emerald Magazine's October 2018 edition. On Sunday, July 18th, cannabis industry advocate and hash-making legend, Frenchy Cannoli, died unexpectedly due to complications from surgery. The announcement was made by his wife, Kimberly, on social media on July 19th. He was 64. Post from @frenchycannoli on Instagram. Nomad, … [Read more...] about Industry Pioneer and Hash-maker, Frenchy Cannoli, Dies at age 64
