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
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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
5 Ways to be a More Conscious Cannabis Consumer
Photo Credit: Shutterstock As the years pass, more people are beginning to consume cannabis. States are legalizing medical and recreational cannabis left and right. 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 … [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