Did you know 18 to 30-year-olds are currently the largest group of cannabis consumers in the US? For better or worse, Millennials and Zoomers are the most environmentally conscious generation, paying strict attention to their carbon and trash footprint. You’re not alone if you find yourself using cannabis but feeling bad about the waste. With these ideas, you can make a conscious effort to recycle, repurpose, and upcycle your cannabis packaging for World Recycling Day (3/18).
A starter home for your plant babies
Whether they’re new to gardening or have a proven green thumb, many gardeners prefer to start their seeds in smaller, indoor homes before transplanting them to a larger, outside garden. With a little TLC, cannabis containers might be the ideal initial home for your fruits and vegetables. Clean everything out, make a drainage hole in the bottom, fill it with dirt, and plant one seed in each one. Keep going to water the seed, make sure it gets enough sun, and be ready to transplant when it’s big enough. Repeat cycle until you have the food garden of your dreams in your yard!
A DIY candle
The amazing thing about utilizing cannabis jars for candles is that once they’ve burned all the way through, you can manufacture another one, so it’s literally the jar that keeps on giving. It’s a simple procedure: melt your wax, insert your wick in the bottom of the jar, pour molten wax into the jar, and let it set. These also make fantastic homemade gifts, so save your jars all year, and you’ll have enough holiday gifts on hand.
Color-coded toolbox organization
We’ve been through this: you need a special nail or screw, so you dash into the garage, pull out your toolbox, and begin digging, digging, digging until you locate it. Wouldn’t it be so much easier if you could keep your screws and nails organized by size in easy-to-access storage containers? Your old plastic cannabis containers, on the other hand, are up to work!
Suppose you have cannabis containers in different colors. In such a situation, you can either arrange by color/size (little screws and nails go in orange containers, while larger sizes go in green containers) or write the sizes on the lids of the containers. Whatever method you use to mark your screws, you’ll thank yourself the next time you need a 1.5-inch drywall screw.
Protective travel bags for your toiletries
The usage of mylar in “exit bags” is required by law in many dispensaries. These bags are really durable, but sadly, they are not particularly recyclable. There are a few various methods to use when traveling, fortunately. For starters, you can use them to store valuables. They usually have a built-in zipper, which prevents your earrings and rings from falling to the bottom of your suitcase. Second, you can use them to transfer your leaking or exploding shampoo, toothpaste, and other items. If your shampoo bottle explodes inside of it (as we’ve all experienced), all you have to do is wipe it clean.
Keep in mind: If you’re using a mylar bag in your carry-on, ensure it’s clear because the TSA needs see-through toiletry bags.
Smell-proof storage for your spices
One of the best things about marijuana bags is its smell-proof nature, making it a great way to store your extra aromatic spices like cumin, cayenne, and cinnamon. Baby food jars and wooden discs were utilized by one Imgur user to create a sleek, space-saving Lazy Susan display for their spice collection, but glass cannabis jars could simply be substituted.
Here are the step-by-step directions in case you wish to make your own. But, if you want a different look, there are many DIY projects online. Kindly let us know how your DIY project is progressing!
Stash jars for just about anything
Cannabis jars and bottles can be used to store a wide range of items. They’re available in a variety of sizes, the glass jars are dishwasher safe, and they’re easy to store (Medicine cabinet!). Your vehicle’s center divider! Your handbag! You get the picture.)
Anyway, here are some cannabis jar filling ideas:
· Paperclips and other office supplies
· Pens and pencils
· Jewelry, especially rings and earrings
· Keys
· Paint/glitter storage for art projects
· Travel-size chapsticks and moisturizers
· Loose teas
· Headphones and chargers
· Makeup brushes/supplies
· Vitamins
· Bobby pins and hair ties
What Is the Best Way to Recycle Cannabis Packaging?
Cannabis packaging, unlike most plastic containers, cannot be thrown away and submitted to a recycling center. The 3 easy processes below will keep you in line with California’s marijuana plastic waste recycling requirements, whether you’re a store or a grow/production facility.
Place the cannabis packaging in a locked trash can.
Cannabis packaging must be stored on the licensee’s property in a garbage container. All cannabis containers, however, must be deposited in secure recycling bins that are only accessible by the licensee, their staff, and their garbage hauler, unlike conventional recyclable products such as plastic bottles and caps. This area must be off-limits to visitors, especially for dispensaries and other customer-facing enterprises.
Using a track-and-trace system, update records.
Before we get started transferring cannabis packaging, it’s critical to remember that all cannabis and cannabis-related items must be reported to the state before they leave the facility. The state’s track-and-trace model, which is effectively a state-wide collection of all commercial cannabis, must be followed by all cannabis firms in California. When reporting, businesses must include their company name and contact information, as well as the name and contact information of the purchaser, as well as the weight and amount of packaging that will be carried. You’ll also need to supply additional general information, such as the departure date and time, a product description, and a unique identification for the product (UID).
Products that can be recycled Waste Hauler to Leave the Property
Some cannabis firms prefer to transport their garbage and packaging. However, we propose cooperating with a trash carrier to achieve absolute compliance inside your business. Waste disposal services can help you stay in compliance with all of the regulations set forth by your individual regulatory agency in California from start to end. They may also assist you in implementing a more comprehensive recycling program, ensuring that you’re following the best practices for repurposing cannabis packaging.