Poisonous red and white fly-agaric mushroom in Autumn. Photo Credit: Elegant01 via Envato Elements. Scientists have determined that fungi species are essential to the survival of our planet — and they may even be crucial in combating climate change. Fungi are a group of eukaryotic organisms that include mushrooms, yeasts, mildews, and other … [Read more...] about Research Finds Fungi Help Ease Climate Change and Benefit the Environment
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How Hemp is Helping Decontaminate the Earth
Hemp is cleaning up and absorbing the toxins in contaminated soil in region including Chernobyl. Photo credit: twenty20photos. Not only can people use hemp to make clothes, carpets, rope, paper, food and even plastic, but studies say it can also grow in – and clean – contaminated soil. With its industrial, nutritive and medicinal properties, the magical plant has a … [Read more...] about How Hemp is Helping Decontaminate the Earth
New York State Senate Proposes Hemp Packaging Bill for Cannabis Products
Industrial hemp can be used for everything from packaging, to medicine, to food, to building and car materials. Photo credit: DmytroMykhailov. New York has the potential to become a pioneer in sustainability ahead of the opening of retail stores next year. The state legislature, who approved cannabis for adult recreational use in March 2021, will consider a Senate bill this … [Read more...] about New York State Senate Proposes Hemp Packaging Bill for Cannabis Products
New app Encourages Cannabis Consumers to Shop More Sustainably
Photo contributed by O’Neil Rudolph. A new app launching in February will reward consumers for their efforts to be more sustainable while shopping at participating dispensaries. “Cannachange works towards a more sustainable cannabis industry by incentivizing consumers to return their recyclable cannabis packaging to participating dispensaries,” said O’Neil Rudloph, the … [Read more...] about New app Encourages Cannabis Consumers to Shop More Sustainably
Cannabis Companies are Thirsty for Water Conservation
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
