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Hemp-Based Packaging Could Solve the Industry’s Plastic Problem

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Despite access to sustainable packaging alternatives such as hemp, plastic packaging remains the preferred material for packaging cannabis products. Many believe that hemp-based packaging could be a solution to the plastic problem in the cannabis industry—so why isn’t it being used more widely?

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Maine’s Office Of Marijuana Policy Publishes New Research and Development Transfer Manifest and Guidance on Packaging and Labeling Seeds

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OMP Publishes New Research and Development Transfer Manifest and Guidance on Packaging and Labeling Seeds. Additionally, the office published a guidance memorandum to AUMP cultivators and retail store licensees regarding proper packaging and labeling of seeds in the AUMP.

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Manager/Director – Drug Markets and Legal Regulation Drug Policy Alliance New York,

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The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) is the leading organization in the U.S. We have played a pivotal role in transforming the national conversation about drug policy. The Manager/Director reports to DPA’s Managing Director of Policy (MDP) and is part of DPA’s national policy team. Salary $70,000 – $110,000 a year.

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Why Does Cannabis Cultivation Have Such a Negative Impact on the Environment?

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Opponents of cannabis legalization like to point out the environmental impacts of cannabis cultivation and cannabis legalization. They note how much waste is created by cannabis packaging, as well as the effects of increased energy rates and runoff from nutrients and chemicals used in cannabis cultivation.

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Legislation to Expedite Cannabis Cultivation Introduced in New York

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The NDA launched roughly five years ago as an advocacy and trade association for the retail segment of the market but has recently expanded to include cannabis cultivators and distributors. One of these priorities will likely be reforming state regulations on packaging and labeling, Martin said. “A Reflecting on Lessons Learned.

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The Economic Impact of the Medical Marijuana Industry: Trends and Projections

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This burgeoning industry encompasses a wide range of activities, including cultivation, processing, distribution, and retail sales of medical cannabis products. The establishment of cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities creates a diverse array of employment opportunities, spanning from agricultural roles to retail positions.

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Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation Expands Operations as State Expands Medical Cannabis Access

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Despite a busy year on the state level and multiple bills announced and introduced into Congress, not much legislative progress has been made on federal cannabis policy in 2021. . Experts and analysts have pointed out that the banking protections included in the spending package aren’t as comprehensive as the SAFE Banking Act.

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