Earth Day is a great time to check in with yourself and think about what you can do to better support this heavenly body we all occupy. That could mean actually taking the time to recycle correctly, or choosing public transportation over an Uber. But another (and, honestly, more fun) way to celebrate our planet is to consciously support the cannabis brands that prioritize environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n
But there\u2019s also a bigger picture to consider.<\/p>\n
A look at the long-term\u00a0environmental impact of cannabis cultivation<\/a> demonstrates how vital it is that everyone \u2014 especially those in the industry \u2014 does their part to prioritize Earth\u2019s health. There are a lot of different ways to for big companies to practice sustainability<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 and\u00a0as a consumer<\/a>, you can get in on the action by ditching disposable vape cartridges or buying your bud from a local source. Some critics think\u00a0family farming<\/a> could herald in a greener future for cannabis,\u00a0while others have hopes for responsibly grown cannabis on a larger scale. But no matter the outcome, cannabis (and the cannabis industry) can still be a part of the plan to keep Earth happy and healthy.<\/p>\n Curious about how cannabis itself can uplift our planet\u2019s well-being? Check out some of these ways this plant can make a positive difference, not just on Earth Day, but far into the future.<\/p>\n From textiles and paper to housing, food and fuel, there are so many\u00a0uses for hemp<\/a>\u00a0that could completely change how everyday items are produced and consumed forever.<\/p>\n Hemp is easy to grow, freshly legal<\/a> and best of all, it\u2019s a zero-waste plant: Everything from the seeds that can be eaten or used in wellness products to the stalks that can be converted into hempcrete, a building material which can be used to construct ecologically-friendly houses.<\/p>\n There are ways to mindfully grow cannabis that can actually help the environment. Farms like Beija Flor in southern Mendocino County that utilize\u00a0a carbon sequestration model<\/a>\u00a0make a major difference, with plants that capture carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to help mitigate or defer global warming and reduce the consequences of climate change.<\/p>\n Carbon sequestration occurs naturally with trees and plants, but intentionally using cannabis as tool to improve the planet might just be a game-changer.<\/p>\n In states where cultivators can\u2019t grow cannabis legally, they are forced to use clandestine methods that can cause major environmental damage. This fallout may include severe water depletion, massive carbon emissions and overall energy waste. Legalization would have a significant impact on reducing the number of illegal grows that hurt and drain the planet\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n And coupled with the emergence of progressive techniques like\u00a0dry farming<\/a>, a cultivation technique\u00a0that involves using no water whatsoever, there is hope that legal cultivation can further reduce its carbon footprint.<\/p>\n Hemp can replenish the nutrients in soil through a process called\u00a0bioremediation<\/a>, which cleans up environmental pollutants and toxins. This means the plant can be used to help reverse previous damage \u2014 a property that could majorly impact on the future of farming and cultivation. It\u2019s even been referred to as a \u201cmiracle crop<\/a>\u201d due to its clear contaminated soil of things like metals, pesticides, solvents, crude oil and other hazardous materials.<\/p>\n The permanent destruction of forests in order to make paper products or building materials has caused irreparable harm to the trees on the planet. Hemp not only grows much faster than trees, it also takes much less hemp to produce the same amount of goods, which makes it an excellent raw alternative for both wood and paper.<\/p>\n TELL US<\/strong>, how do you plan to commemorate Earth Day?\u00a0<\/p>\n The post 5 Ways Cannabis Can Save the Planet This Earth Day<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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