Author：Date：2020-12-15
Marijuana Packaging Materials
Numerous jurisdictions are also calling for increased availability of packaging materials other than plastics. Individually wrapped product requirements and unrecyclable exit-bag materials are all concerns that the industry is beginning to address. Faced with onerous obstacles to recycling, some producers have begun to employ anaerobic digestion to maximize the use of waste. Anaerobic digestion is a process by which organic matter is broken down in the absence of oxygen-producing gases like methane. This methane is used to produce CO2, fuel, and other helpful byproducts for processing.
Consumers, licensees, and regulators must work together to champion the success of these nascent sustainability efforts. Importantly, technology, marijuana-specific, and legislative innovation will guide our efforts to reduce the industry’s ecological impact. As the industry strives to create a sustainable industry for all
· The US is the leading market for cannabis packaging. It is 63% of the world demand in 2019
· The highest demand is in states that have legalized recreational use – the top three US states in 2019 are California, Washington, and Colorado
· Rigid plastic – often flip top containers – is the most popular cannabis packaging format, but double-digit growth is forecast for all major packaging substrates
· Legalization is opening opportunities for packaging technology suppliers to sell, child resistant closures, stay-fresh features and branded packaging features
· Small cannabis producers that use hand packaging and labelling are demanding automation in packaging as they look to build scale
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