CST Celebrates Earth Day 2025
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To celebrate Earth Day during Cannabis Awareness Month, Cannabis Science and Technology is putting the spotlight on sustainability efforts in the cannabis industry. From agriculture to packaging, there are always way we can improve our carbon footprint and make cannabis more environmentally-friendly.
In this roundup article to honor of Earth Day, Cannabis Science and Technology compiled articles related to sustainability in the cannabis industry.
Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Efficiency: Water Usage
In this interview, Nadia Sabeh, PhD, discusses the water usage and conservation in indoor cannabis cultivation.
Cannabis Packaging 101: Sustainable Innovations and Challenges
In this interview, Raphael Wechsler, Founder of Wroots Botanicals LLC, Sustainability Lead for Studio Voltaire LLC, and former Director of Partnerships and Operations and Sustainability Committee Chair for the Cannabis Association of New York, discusses the challenges of cannabis packaging and its sustainability in the industry.
Wyld Announces Launch of Corporate Responsibility Initiative and 2024 Impact Report
The Wyld Works program aims to boost corporate responsibility in cannabis, focusing on community, climate, health, and justice.
New LCD Biodigester Created by Power Knot to Help with Cannabis Waste Management
Power Knot recently announced their new LCD biodigester for cannabis waste management in a recent press release.
Ep 27: Tracking Strains in Diverse Landscapes
July 2nd 2025In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Daniela Vergara, PhD, Hemp Specialist at the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Anna Schwabe, PhD, Associate Lecture Professor at the University of Colorado, discussing the evolution of cannabis cultivation and the need for regional climate data. Their recent project, funded by the Agricultural Genomics Foundation, studies 10 cannabis varieties grown by farmers in different regions, specifically plant characteristics, soil type, and harvest metrics. They aim to understand how environmental factors affect cannabis yield and quality, providing actionable insights for farmers and breeders.
Ep 26: Innovations in Drying and Curing to Protect Flower Quality
May 27th 2025In this latest installment of Noid Knowledge, we are joined by Dr. Allison Justice, Founder and CEO of the Hemp Mine, and David Sandelman COO, CTO & Co-Founder of Cannatrol. Here, Allison and David discuss innovations in cannabis drying and curing, focusing on the Cannatrol technology which controls vapor pressure, preserving trichome integrity, and flower quality. Additionally, Allison shares how the Cannabis Research Center and Coalition (CRC) is transition to an open-source model to support cultivators, researchers, and home growers.
The Rise of Indigenous Cannabis
June 30th 2025Tribal governments throughout the US are developing cannabis and hemp regulations to cultivate, process, and sell cannabis products to tribal members and non-members alike. Each tribe has its own approach to navigating this space, with independent indigenous entrepreneurs expanding opportunities outside the reservation.
