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
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Women in Cannabis: a Living History Tells the Stories of Females in Cannabis
More and more women are breaking into the cannabis industry, but their experiences are far different than their male counterparts. The recently released study, Women in Cannabis: a Living History, highlights what it is like to be a woman in cannabis. Jennifer Whetzel, founder of Ladyjane Branding, conducted the study Women in Cannabis: a Living … [Read more...] about Women in Cannabis: a Living History Tells the Stories of Females in Cannabis
The Integration of Native American Tribes Into the Cannabis Industry
The American Family of Governments. Sourced from NCIA. The cannabis industry presents a unique economic opportunity to all varieties of people. However, to gain access to it, certain groups like Native American Tribes must overcome formidable obstacles. According to the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), there are “574 federally recognized Indian Nations [...] … [Read more...] about The Integration of Native American Tribes Into the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Operators Face Increased Robberies, Left to Fend for Themselves
As the number of licensed dispensaries increases throughout the country, robbers are targeting cannabis companies. Ground Zero The California Bay Area is ground zero for the cannabis industry. The region is home to the modern medical cannabis movement in America, explains Oakland North. It also hosts a concentration of dispensaries, cultivators, and more. Recently, … [Read more...] about Cannabis Operators Face Increased Robberies, Left to Fend for Themselves
Cannabis Industry Adds 77,300 Jobs in 2020
Millions of Americans lost their jobs in 2020. According to a new job report by Leafly, however, there are a total of 321,000 full-time equivalents (FTE) jobs within the legal cannabis industry. As of January 2021, that’s more legal cannabis workers in America than electrical engineers. The report was a collaboration between journalists, editors, and data analysis at … [Read more...] about Cannabis Industry Adds 77,300 Jobs in 2020
