Theres a clean weed revolution bursting through the soil.
Weed users are conscious of Earth and dont want to add to excessive plastic waste.
How much plastic waste?
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Modern cannabis consumers want to know that their weed is safe.
Especially since productrecallshave plagued the cannabis industry in 2024.
If you want clean weed, the inputs must be clean as well.
Here are seven tips on how to consume and grow eco-conscious weed.
Empower Consumers To Grow Their Own
Gardening is a godsend.
Selling seeds empowers the consumer to grow their own cannabis.
Evidence shows that getting ones hands dirty inthe garden offers tangible health benefits.
There are fewer carbon emissions because it involves zero transportation of cultivated plant to the consumer.
Plus, one can control ones own growing conditions by using only clean, organic, living inputs.
Autoflower technology has made home growing more accessible than ever.
Seek Organic-Adjacent Cannabis Label
There is technically no such thing as organic cannabisyet.
The absolute best products to buy as a consumer come as close to organic and even veganic as possible.
Look for the regulatory OCal and EnviroCann stickers in California, which point to clean and green offerings.
This is for soil-only cultivators who never use chemicals, among other requirements.
you’ve got the option to find DEM-certified regenerative farms across the globe.
Third-party certifications like these offer a guiding light for consumers who are looking for clean weed.
Living soil methods also happen to produce some of the most stunning buds Ive ever seen.
The microbiome of living soil offers beneficial compounds working together to increase the plants potency and yield.
Every grower has their own recipe for living soil, benefiting from worm castings and other rich organic materials.
Living soil nutrients can be natural, like a compost tea.
These living, breathing soils are so supportive to the cannabis plant.
Worms, moss and grass are welcome.
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If a brand takes the route to use hemp plastic, I love them for it.
Its not the cheapest packaging option for businesses but it is better for the weed and Mother Earth.
Its up a few percentage points over the previous year.
The data also found that 69% of cannabis consumers sometimes or often buy products with sustainable packaging.
Its a smart way to reduce your water bills and give the plants what they desire: nutrient-rich water.
Rainwater run-off that is purified, well water, makes cannabis plants very happy.
Plus, they help to save our planets precious water resources.
Grow it in your garden, if laws permit.
Growers arent as limited by time constraints as they were in the past.
Utilize Compostable Smoking Accessories
Every time you throw a joint away, you could be growing flowers.
The flower species are bee-friendly and non-invasive to North America, the Florida-based company says.
Stoners arent littering a joint roach but flower-bombing the world.
Its one innovative smoking accessory on the market that seeks to help the climate.
As a bonus, it soothes the flower child within.
Takeaway
There are innovative ways to be an eco-conscious business owner in cannabis.
With all eyes on weed, entrepreneurs in the space need to set a sustainable precedent.
