Go Green, Smoke Green: Sustainability Hacks For Your Sesh This Earth Month
Sustainability and Cannabis Go Hand-in-Hand
As a class, cannabis enthusiasts are by nature pretty green. From their hippie roots in the 70s to today’s modern consumers, cannabis fans have been among the world’s most well-known conservationists and environmental advocates (ahem, Dr. Jane Goodall).
With a barrage of distressing climate news coming out on the daily, it can be overwhelming – to say the least – to be part of the solution. But take heart—big changes start with small acts.
The good news is that you can start where you are. And where better than with your smoke sesh? This April, make your consumption even greener with our approachable sustainability hacks. Read on for some easy, earth-loving tips from Unity Rd. …
Ancillary Product Cleaners: Dirty smoking utensils are a bane to carefully crafted terpene profiles, so give your bongs, pipes and vaporizers some love at least weekly. There are scores of eco-friendly cleaning solutions on the market, but to save money and reduce shipping fumes, try an alcohol and salt solution.
For glass devices, simply pour 91% or 99% isopropyl alcohol and add some coarse salt, such as Epsom or rock salt, as an abrasive. Shake your piece for about five minutes, then rinse with water and soap. Vinegar and rice will also do the trick. Need a little more help with sticky residue? Try a coconut fiber pipe cleaning brush. While some commercial pipe cleaners have good green bona fides, this method keeps things accessible and minimizes water use.
Mason Jars: Mason jars are as tried and tested as anything, and make a style statement of their own, with a rich history and down-home roots. Naturally, they make an eco-friendly alternative to traditional storage containers. They're reusable, easy to clean and come in various shapes and sizes. Use them to store your flower or edibles to keep them fresh for longer. Sustainability, freshness, and a rustic vibe – who doesn’t love that?
Beeswax Hemp Wicks vs. Lighters: Forget tussling with an old-school lighter and consider switching to beeswax hemp wicks. While they may seem a bit “crunchy” for the average consumer, they are a greener and healthier alternative to using lighters, as they’re created from sustainable materials and produce fewer carbon emissions.
Turns out the fumes from lighters can be harmful to your health, while beeswax hemp wicks are free from nasty byproducts. Not to mention, switching to hemp wicks means you’ll be ditching a short-lived plastic lighter casing bound for a landfill. Plus, you’ll be supporting the country’s burgeoning hemp industry, which is a boon to climate activists for scores of reasons.
Reuse Glass Flower Jars as Succulent Planters Post-Sesh: Your glass flower jars are the gift that keeps on giving. Instead of tossing them in the recycle bin, feed your plant habit by repurposing them as succulent planters. Not only will this help you reduce waste, but it’ll also add an earthy vibe to your space, with a low-effort, high-reward plant. Succulents are famously low-maintenance and can usually be grown from clippings of other succulents, making them an affordable and easy way to get your grow on.
A Final Thought
Last but not least, here’s our No. one sustainability hack: start where you are. No act is too small, and no effort is wasted. None of us are likely to wipe out our carbon footprint in a day! But don’t let the enormity of the challenge deter you. Little by little, the culture changes in the industry when we lead from the front. So, grab whatever sustainability hack you can find as your day goes by, and keep inching the needle forward! All progress is meaningful Happy Earth Month all!