While the leafy green color of the cannabis plant may bring a mental association with green energy programs, the opposite is true: cannabis has a carbon problem. Across America, cannabis cultivation constitutes over 1% of the total electricity use, and in states like California, this number is as high as 3%.

On November 8th, 2016, Massachusetts residents voted to approve recreational cannabis sales and usage in the state, becoming the 7th state to do so. As one of the first states to enact this legalization, it also serves as an object lesson for mistakes and successes that it has had along the way.

With recreational cannabis sales now legalized, all eyes are turning towards the Big Apple. Entrepreneurs of all stripes eagerly anticipate the boom of a new industry. Yet despite the passage of this law, rules and regulations have yet to be firmly established – as of the time of this posting, only medical dispensaries have been approved to sell cannabis products, and the sale of flowers and buds remain prohibited until lab testing has been approved. We outline the basics about cannabis legalization in New York.

Cannabis bars, also called social consumption lounges (SCLs), are making a slow but prominent impact in the world of recreational entertainment. With legalization efforts ramping up across the United States, entrepreneurs are quickly taking advantage of the interest in social spaces uniquely suited for public consumption of cannabis. Explosive early interest is driving the growth of SCLs, particularly along the west coast.

In our last blog, we considered the pros and cons of indoor grow facilities versus greenhouse grow facilities, but a third option has become increasingly popular as well: hybrid greenhouse grow facilities.

This blog considers the benefits and drawbacks to both indoor grow facilities and greenhouse grow facilities, and why a business owner might choose either.

The Best Cannabis Dispensary Interior Design Starts With The Customer