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Solar Therapeutics

Massachusetts cannabis firm turned to cogeneration after utility’s energy service proved unworkable

In early 2018, about six months into the multimillion-dollar renovation and build-out of his planned cultivation, manufacturing and retail space in Somerset, Massachusetts, Ed Dow, CEO of Solar Therapeutics, hit…

News August 1
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Will cannabis consumers buy sustainable products?

A growing number of cannabis operators are willing to pay extra for equipment and measures to reduce their carbon footprints, such as installing LED lights and using recycled and/or recyclable…

News August 1
Jack's Solar Garden

Marijuana companies partner with utilities, solar gardens to offset electricity costs

Marijuana businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprints can get help from a growing number of diverse energy companies that range from consultancies to publicly traded utilities. Consider Terrapin Care…

News August 1
Flowerdaze

California cannabis farm utilizes permaculture, regenerative farming techniques to reduce environmental footprint

There’s no better way to cut carbon emissions in the cannabis industry than cultivating outdoors and relying on Mother Nature for essentials such as sunlight and water. But even outdoor…

News August 1
Green Trees

Cannabis companies committing to environmental practices as carbon-offset producers, buyers

Marijuana and hemp companies are committing to environmental practices as carbon-offset producers and buyers.

News August 1
Sunboldt Grown

Right location, soil structure make dry farming cannabis possible, cultivator says

Conserving water has become increasingly important for cannabis farmers, particularly those in regions facing drought, water shortages and/or municipal restrictions.

News August 1
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Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational cannabis

Two Democratic state lawmakers in Ohio on Friday introduced a bill to legalize recreational cannabis. According to Toledo TV station WTVG, the measure would establish a 10% excise tax on…

News July 30
, Home

Apple platform offers another California marijuana company app

After changing its terms of service this summer, the Apple App Store has added at least three California marijuana company apps, starting with Eaze, then The Parent Co. and now…

News July 30
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Finally! Illinois awards 55 new recreational cannabis retail licenses

Fifty-five recreational cannabis store licenses were awarded in Illinois, including 36 in the Chicago area, after a yearlong delay in actualizing the state’s vaunted social equity program. Up to this…

News July 30
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