How can the cannabis industry promote waste management and a circular economy while meeting demand? At the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, CEOs Will Bowden of Grasshopper Farms and Barbara Fox of Cannabiz Supply shared their insights.
Sustainable Solutions and Environmental Stewardship in Cannabis
While Fox addressed the need for eco-friendly packaging to meet new regulations, offering cost-effective solutions, Bowden emphasized the energy consumption issue related to indoor cultivation.
"In 2024, many states will require 50% eco-friendly packaging, and this is a crucial solution for cultivators, operators, and distributors. There are costly options on the market, but I'm here with accessible materials to help solve this issue,” Fox said.
"Sustainability goes beyond materials; it's about ...