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
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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
What Cannabis Teaches us About Water
Agriculture is the biggest water user on the planet. More than 70% of the world’s freshwater supply is used to feed crops, according to the World Bank. In the U.S., that number is closer to 80% or 90%—especially in western states. That’s because California farmers grow a majority of the nation’s food. The state produces one-third of our vegetables, and two-thirds of the … [Read more...] about What Cannabis Teaches us About Water
