by Sierra Liggett | Jul 1, 2020 | Pouches
It has been estimated that the cannabis industry produces at least a billion units of plastic waste per year. Much of that waste comes from single-use plastics used in retail packaging. Switching from single-use plastic packaging to recyclable or compostable packaging...
by Sierra Liggett | Jun 3, 2020 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations
From the launch of cannabis cafes in Colorado to legalization in up to a dozen more US states and Mexico, 2020 is bringing a slew of changes to cannabis laws all over North America. As governments establish and revise the rules for the sale of marijuana and CBD...
by Sierra Liggett | Dec 18, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations
Studies show that legal cannabis is a booming business and there is no sign of it slowing down anytime soon. As recreational marijuana is rolled out in states across the country, local governments are grappling with the challenge of how to regulate and track cannabis...
by Sierra Liggett | Nov 25, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations
With the passing of the Hemp Farming Act, businesses can now legally ship hemp flower and CBD products derived from hemp around the United States. Of course, there are many federal regulations related to shipping CBD products and how they are derived. But, aside...
by Sierra Liggett | Oct 9, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations, Pouches
Expected to grow by 21% per year until 2023, the cannabis industry, and the laws that govern it, are changing faster than nearly any other industry in the nation. Accelerated growth can mean big profits for cannabis businesses, but it can also mean uncertainty and...
by Sierra Liggett | Sep 30, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations, Pouches
There is a reason that product packaging is often referred to as the “silent salesman”. Done well, packaging graphics is a primary way to build brand recognition and reach out to consumers right where they shop. Even online shoppers report that they would be more...
by Sierra Liggett | Sep 13, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations, Pouches
With the rise in popularity of recreational cannabis products comes a higher risk for children to accidentally ingest cannabis. According to the LA Times, calls to California poison control centers involving marijuana exposure for people 19 and younger have steadily...
by Sierra Liggett | Aug 30, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations, Pouches
When it comes to packaging cannabis products, the options are as endless as the strains. From tins and boxes to baggies and canisters, cannabis packaging runs the gamut from basic and boring to creative and downright kooky. As cannabis companies strive to stand out...
by Sierra Liggett | Jan 7, 2019 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations, Pouches
Proper cannabis labeling and packaging is a crucial component to staying in compliance with state guidelines. Cannabis companies must ensure that their packages are in accordance with their local laws, including packaging materials and sizes, tamper evidence,...
by Sierra Liggett | Dec 17, 2018 | Cannabis Packaging Regulations, Pouches
The evolution of the cannabis consumer is changing rapidly, from cannabis infused breath mints that you keep in your purse, to oils and lotions, to high end cannabis infused meals, to medical cannabis pills that you swallow just as any type of pharmaceutical drug,...
