How do regulatory discrepancies hinder

1. How do regulatory discrepancies hinder sustainable Marijuana Packaging? The cannabis business is primarily seen as an industry based on acceptance, education, and safety, for good reason. While this market has come a long way in limiting its negative impact on the scale of the environment, sustainable packaging is largely exempt from these improvements, and there is still a long way to go. How can these emerging markets overcome the obstacles to greening and switching? Every day, about 8 million pieces of plastic flow into our oceans, for a total of 381 million tonnes of plastic per year. The United States accounts for about 38 million tons (more than 9% of the world total). These astonishing numbers are primarily due to mass packaging in plastic. Industries around the world use plastic packaging, and one of the biggest causes is the marijuana packaging market. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global cannabis packaging market is expected to grow by 23.4% over the next five years. It offers a wide range of opportunities to celebrate the expansion of the marijuana industry as it moves to recyclable, non-plastic packaging. Inconsistent regulations on cannabis packaging are the biggest obstacle facing the industry in terms of "greening". One of the biggest regulatory hurdles that keep businesses from being environmentally friendly is the “seed-to-sale” follow-up process required by each pharmacy. This tracking requirement applies to international and state-to-state sales. "Seeds for sale" means that every step from seeding planted by a flower processor to selling marijuana is carefully described. The government's goal is to prevent cannabis from hitting the black market (arguably the main cause) and to keep consumers safe. Therefore, cannabis is managed with care labels, codes, license numbers, and logos. This strict regulation does not have package recycling guidelines to notify it, thus linking sharp "seed to buy" with sloppy packaging. Because each label requires so much information, in addition to the need

2. for food safety containers that are resistant to children and toddlers, many manufacturers/manufacturers/distributors are cheap and non-reusable plastic bottles. And bottles are selected. It all comes down to affordability, especially for new businesses. But it's not just "seed for sale" that regulations encourage disposable plastic packaging. In the United States, marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is not regulated at the federal level. This means that each state controls packaging regulations and has its own individual parameters. For example, in Florida, groceries must be individually wrapped in plain opaque aluminum foil and placed in opaque containers with only state-approved logos. However, in Washington, many food labels, such as health risks and "habit-forming" words, need to be labeled on the packaging. State and state regulators aren't always fully aware of what's happening in the cannabis industry, so they're looking to regulate prescription drugs. Disposable bottles and blisters are standard in the prescribing industry as they were created to prevent illegal sales and overdose. And you can't necessarily blame these legislators and regulators. People often stick to what they know. However, no one has overdosed on marijuana, and laws and regulations need to accurately reflect this. Recyclable packages are often cheaper for distributors and consumers, but state governments have taken the time to implement them. So how can businesses and consumers work together to create a more sustainable packaging future for cannabis in the face of regulations that are often strict but ignored? The good news is that these options exist! One of the best ways to help manage eco-friendly packages is to educate businesses, legislators, and customers about different options. Glass jars are an option for many pharmacies to make large numbers of flowers, but they are a great, reusable option for concentrates and an ounce of marijuana. Recyclable technology allows businesses to buy sea plastic tubing to pack joints and cones. These tubes are made from recycled plastic mined from the sea. It's hard to be more sustainable. There are options, but businesses need to start using them exclusively, and consumers need to start buying them. Pharmacies and customers can also start by encouraging individual state governments to rewrite packaging laws with a more recyclable and sustainable focus. Most, if not all, states require customers to be in a new marijuana package every time they buy a new product. However, if consumers bring in recyclable Mylar bags

3. and replenish them whenever new products are needed, plastic waste will be significantly reduced. Think of it as someone who brings a reusable glass to the dining room in the morning. This reduces the number of disposable plastic cups that are used and thrown away. Regulatory changes are essential to the transition of the cannabis packaging industry to full sustainability, and it is in the hands of the public to help educate and promote legislators in the right direction. Much of this involves regulators, businesses, buyers, and the decisions they make, just as everyone wants an easy and candid answer on how to make cannabis packaging more sustainable. doing. The options already exist and the outlook is good. Customers are 78% more likely to buy a product if it is labeled as eco-friendly. As the cannabis industry grows, the sustainable growth potential of the packaging market is endless. You need to do something to make the changes.