Image by erika8213. Certain cannabis companies are aiding Ukraine through donations to various charities, given the current humanitarian crisis. When Russia first invaded Ukraine, the world reacted with condemnations, sanctions and more. According to The Washington Post, Germany stopped a pipeline transporting natural gas from Russia to Germany; Israel offered … [Read more...] about “If not me, Then who?” Cannabis Companies aim to aid Ukraine
Dispensaries
Painting a Picture: how Cannabis Companies Support Local Artists
Cannabis culture and art collide at Doobie Nights in Santa Rosa, California. Photo by: Mike Rosati. While we at Emerald have never shied away from supporting small and local dispensaries, this week we’d like to highlight a couple that supply their community with so much more than just cannabis. While there are a ton of cannabis companies that contribute to their … [Read more...] about Painting a Picture: how Cannabis Companies Support Local Artists
Most User-Friendly Online Shopping Platforms for Cannabis Consumers
Wanna buy weed? Not all online platforms are equal. Photo credit: Shutterstock. With the increasing statewide legalization and availability of cannabis in the U.S., the question of where and how to order your favorite products has become increasingly relevant. This is our attempt to answer that question by reviewing some of the most well-known and user-friendly cannabis … [Read more...] about Most User-Friendly Online Shopping Platforms for Cannabis Consumers
Green Zones in Newly Legalized States
New York and New Jersey have hopped on the cannabis legalization wave. However, dispensaries still face barriers ahead as officials adjust zoning regulations for densely-populated areas. Post-Legalization Legalizing cannabis is a feat in and of itself as only 16 states and the District of Columbia have legalized its recreational use. However, the challenge of bringing … [Read more...] about Green Zones in Newly Legalized States
A Sneak Peak into Maribis Dispensary of Chicago and Springfield, Illinois
When thinking of Chicago, usually the mind wanders to Chicago-style hotdogs, deep dish pizzas, bold architecture, and now cannabis dispensaries. On January 1st 2020, Illinois legalized recreational cannabis use. It was the 11th state in the U.S. to do so, and the first to legalize legislatively. With 37 dispensaries now located throughout the state of Illinois, according to US … [Read more...] about A Sneak Peak into Maribis Dispensary of Chicago and Springfield, Illinois