As drought conditions worsen, there is a strain for water among cannabis farms. Photo by seamind224. The current drought in the U.S. has caused one of the driest summers in quite some time. In the West, about 95% of the land is dry; as a result, scientists are calling it a megadrought, according to The New York Times. Reduction in water supply has placed a big strain on U.S … [Read more...] about Cannabis Companies are Thirsty for Water Conservation
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5 Ways to be a More Conscious Cannabis Consumer
Photo Credit: Shutterstock It is 2021, and more people are consuming cannabis than ever. States are legalizing medical and even recreational weed. However, as the industry grows, it is important for users to consume consciously as larger businesses capitalize on the market. But consciously consuming cannabis focuses on more than just environmentally-friendly brands; … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to be a More Conscious Cannabis Consumer
Earth on Fire
It wasn't too long ago that a gender reveal party ended in over 10,000 acres of wildfire in California. It is perhaps the most perfect analogy for what’s happening around us: heedless human behavior causes earth to go up in flames. The New York Times reports that regions from Australia to the Arctic are ablaze at unprecedented rates — and while the causes vary, it’s become … [Read more...] about Earth on Fire
How Cannabis Contributes to the Global Waste Crisis, and What Experts say we can do About it
The industry has a plastics problem. If you’ve bought cannabis products lately (from a dispensary or delivery service...not your local weed guy) you’ve likely experienced just how much packaging material is involved in the process—lots of plastic wrapped in more plastic. After you open your goods, are you recycling the packaging you tore through? Is it actually … [Read more...] about How Cannabis Contributes to the Global Waste Crisis, and What Experts say we can do About it
Breathing Room: Cleaning up our Dirty air
A body can live several weeks without food; days without water; but mere minutes without air. What are we doing to this essential foundation for life? Global Realities The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 7 million people worldwide are killed by air pollution every year. Moreover, 90% of children under the age of 15—that’s 1.8 billion kids—“breathe air … [Read more...] about Breathing Room: Cleaning up our Dirty air
