Sustainability Archives

Cannabis Dust Linked to Death of Industry Employee

On Jan. 7, 2022, Lorna McMurrey was packing pre-rolls at the Holyoke, Massachusetts, Trulieve location when she became unable to breathe and died. The death is likely a consequence of fine particulate cannabis dust inhalation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a report on the incident last week. Join...

LED-ing the Way to Sustainable Farming

Growing anything sustainably is a challenge. Outdoor farms are more energy-efficient but susceptible to climate instability, theft, and pests. Indoor and greenhouse facilities use more power but produce consistent yields year-round. Cannabis cultivators tend to prefer indoor farming. It’s easier to control the environment and create a...

Why Hemp Is the Most Important Tech for Your Smart Home

Hemp is well known as a multi-purpose plant, but it is often underestimated as one of the most versatile natural materials available. It possesses some of the strongest natural fibers of any botanical, which is why it has been used by civilizations throughout history to make rope, paper, and clothing. In recent years, hemp has been...

Lowering Your Carbon Footprint Through Efficient Use of Space

Cannabis cultivated indoors has a larger carbon footprint than cannabis grown under the sun. That is no secret. However, that is not to say cannabis should only be cultivated outdoors. Some jurisdictions prohibit outdoor cultivation for security reasons and in certain regions of the world cultivating quality cannabis outdoors is...

Efficiency And Sustainability Through Automation With AI Grow

Cultivating cannabis can be a challenge. In addition to being a fairly resource-intensive process, the plant itself is quite sensitive to its environment. With operators facing slim margins in many markets, it’s imperative to be as efficient as possible. Enter AI Grow. A technology company providing automation and data analytics...

Know Before You Throw: How to Properly Dispose of Cannabis Vaporizers

Vaporizers are increasingly popular, quickly becoming many cannabis enthusiasts’ go-to method for medicating. From the Volcano vaporizer to the PAX pen and recently disposable pens, vaporizers are taking the market by storm. Vape pens work by heating cannabis flower or concentrate to 302-446°F, a temperature high enough to...

Driving Excellence With NACB’s Sustainability Standard

Our world is straining under the pressures that have resulted from unsustainable practices. We must build systems in the emerging cannabis industry that promote environmental, social, and economic sustainability. In collaboration with industry experts, the NACB used our common-sense approach to create a Sustainability Standard which...

New CBD Certification Rewards Social Impact and Sustainability Efforts

If cannabis and CBD enterprises hope to be successful, demonstrating social consciousness and long-term sustainability efforts will be key. That’s according to a survey conducted by Clutch of 420 consumers who shared their views on the importance of corporate social responsibility. Fran Teplitz More than two-thirds (70%) of...

Sustainable Cultivation Should be Imperative

Photo: iStockphoto.com/Valengilda How much more can society, and our planet, withstand? Climate scientists and an increasing number of political and business leaders believe time is of the essence. At Regennabis, with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the core of our multi-platformed service offering, we...

Using Data to Find Solutions to the Unsustainable

The legal cannabis industry in the United States uses a lot of energy. The data is eye-opening. According to the Denver-based National Conference of State Legislatures (NACL), indoor cannabis cultivation makes up at least 1% of national electricity use. In California, data show that figure is closer to 3%. To put it in other terms,...

Want Your Cannabis Op To Be More Sustainable? Insider Hacks

Cannabis has the potential to save the world. It takes pollutants out of the soil as it grows. When harvested, it can serve as fuel, food, or fiber. From hemp textiles to biofuels to building materials to medicine, its versatility is virtually unmatched in the natural world. Yet, despite its wonderful properties, the legal industry...

Unpredictable Weather and Automation Technology are Pushing Agriculture Indoors

By 2050, there will be nine billion people on planet earth. That’s two billion more mouths to feed than today. In an increasingly unstable environment thanks to climate change, how will farmers pivot to meet the needs of the global population? To improve yield, make better use of limited resources, and mitigate the risks posed by...

Can Your Company Adapt in the Face of Climate Change?

Cannabis and the nascent industry is our once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive solutions to some of humanity’s greatest challenges. It’s a chance to become a major driver of business, societal, and environmental change — transformational change. Be it an ever-increasing need for energy, insecurities around food and...

What Should You Know Before Switching Your Grow Media?

Selecting a growing media might seem like a “one and done” decision. But, like many aspects of horticulture, innovations in growing media are bringing a higher level of precision to the growing process. These innovations are prompting cultivators to consider whether it’s time for a switch in their traditional substrate. As the...

What Does It Take to Become an Eco-Friendly Cannabis Consumer?

As the world gears towards an environmentally friendly future, many industries are starting to switch to sustainable and eco-friendly practices. The cannabis industry is no different. Marijuana growers and manufacturing companies are increasingly looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. As a consumer, follow suit to...

It's Not Easy Being Green, But People Want Eco-Friendly Cannabis

A recent nationwide survey conducted by Canivate Growing Systems laid bare the new expectations of cannabis consumers: 64% of consumers are willing to pay more for cannabis that is grown organically with eco-friendly objectives. Climate change was once a future concern that many industries were kicking down the road. But now,...

As Tobacco Demand Wanes, Malawi Farmers Look To Cannabis

Could cannabis farming replace tobacco crops for Malawi's farmers? The life of a small-scale farmer is not an easy one. After all, there are no set hours and there are no days off. From sunrise to sunset you have to do as much as you can to get the most out of every day, especially during non-winter months. Tobacco farmers have...

A Complete Guide To Growing Cannabis Indoors For Beginners

So, you want to know how to grow weed indoors, for the first time, on a budget. We have you covered. *The grand total to grow 5 plants with a minimal setup is around $1000. However, this price can vary dramatically depending on the equipment used and size, and the natural advantages of the cultivation space chosen. Step 1: Set...

A Focus on ESG in the Cannabis Industry

Understanding this key concept can drive business and brand value for your organization. Supply chain management is a material issue for most industries and is particularly relevant to the changing conditions of cannabis industry supply chains. Shifting regulations, evolving distribution models, product quality testing, and labeling...

Moxie Plans to Become the First Carbon-Negative Cannabis Company

Whether we like to admit it or not, the cannabis industry creates an awful lot of waste. Millions of units of products are sold throughout North America annually, with the vast majority packaged in single-use plastic, often due to regulations. Labeling requirements, child safety protocols, and tamper-proof seals make for fairly...

How Sustainable Investments in Cannabis Can Change the World

Just as fast as new cannabis strains pop up, unique investment philosophies and strategies emerge every day. One such emerging system has investors weighing the financial returns an investment produces against a company’s consciousness about sustainability. It’s called sustainable investing. And investors everywhere have...

Debunking 3 Myths About Growing Media

Given the choice of cultivars available today, most growers appreciate the nuances between varieties that can optimize harvest quality and consistency. The same is true for the growing medium that nurtures these plants and supports optimal air, water, and nutrient delivery. Advances in material science mean growers today have...

What's New in Sustainable Cannabis Packaging?

If being more sustainable was at the top of your New Year’s resolution list this year, achieving that goal could be a bit daunting when buying cannabis at a dispensary. Breaking through the layers of plastic when opening your favorite edibles or flower is not only time-consuming, it’s wasteful. The non-recyclable material,...

Virginia Gets It Right

State Implements Cannabis Legalization in the Most Rational Fashion. Home Grow Blooms Instead of the Illicit Market. That sound you hear is cannabis professionals applauding Virginia’s approach to cannabis legalization! It has been interesting to watch as each of the 50 states rolls out its own legalization plans. ...

Consolidated Control Technology Is Sustainable

As the legal cannabis market expands across the country, so does the demand for electricity to operate a commercial grow. It has become increasingly important for technology to innovate and consolidate meeting the needs of the producers while reducing the demand for resources, such as electricity. Thanks to Dr. William Vizuete and...

Amnesia Haze Cannabis: Six Tips for Growing

When it comes to Amnesia Haze cannabis, you need to know that it is one of the most commonly used strains in the world. It has mid to high THC levels, and it is more energizing than calming. For this reason, most people prefer to indulge in it than in another strain. Growing Amnesia Haze might seem more attractive than purchasing...

How to Cultivate and Keep Compliant

Of all of the compliance issues surrounding cannabis, cultivation is the least understood. There are three primary concerns for licensees cultivating cannabis. Let's take a closer look.

Celebrating the Winners of the 2021 Sustainable Leadership Awards

Sustainable cannabis has the potential to save the world. While it grows, it takes pollutants out of the soil. When harvested, it can serve as fuel, food, or fiber. From hemp textiles to biofuels to building materials to medicine, its versatility is virtually unmatched in the natural world. Yet, despite its wonderful properties, the...