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Cameron Forni on How Cannabis Companies Dispose of Product Waste? | Las Vegas, NV

As the cannabis industry grows, more waste is generated by companies and it is their job to dispose of it correctly.

By Cameron ForniPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Like other businesses, marijuana companies in the US are responsible for adequately disposing of their waste. However, there are no federal guidelines regarding how this can be done. This means they must figure out how to do so in a way that complies with local and state laws.

Due to the growing popularity of marijuana, the amount of waste generated by the industry has become an increasing concern. Each year, millions of pounds of marijuana are grown. As the industry continues to grow, more waste is generated by companies.

Cannabis Waste Defined

The waste that marijuana companies are responsible for includes various materials from their production, processing, and packaging. Some of these include unused buds, stems, and leaves. In order to avoid violating the law or damaging the environment, marijuana companies must thoroughly remove these materials.

In this article is a list of methods used by marijuana companies can properly dispose of their waste.

Licensed Landfill

Permitted landfills allow companies to transport their waste to an approved site, where it can be buried. Although this method works, it can be very time-consuming and expensive.

Compost

Another way that marijuana companies can use to dispose of their waste correctly is by composting. This process involves separating organic matter into nutrients. However, certain products, such as concentrates and edible products, might not be suitable for composting because they have other components.

In-Vessel Digestion

In-vessel digestion is a newer process that marijuana companies commonly use to dispose of their waste. This method involves placing the waste inside an airtight container, allowing it to decompose. Compared to traditional methods, in-vessel digestion is more effective and efficient.

Incinerate

The process of incineration involves burning the marijuana waste at a high temperature. This process then turns the material into ash, which can be safely deposited in landfills. Some companies use special filters to prevent harmful particles from escaping.

Conclusion

Not disposing of waste properly can threaten the environment. Since marijuana is a harmful substance, companies must hire a recycling company to handle their waste adequately.

The waste from marijuana production can also threaten the environment. It can enter the water supply and soil, harming aquatic life and plants. However, some of the material can be recycled to create a more eco-friendly product.

ABOUT CAMERON FORNI

In 2015, Cameron Forni pioneered the first vape cartridge free of silica fiberglass. From his creation, Select, the best-selling cannabis brand on the West Coast, was born. Five years later, Cameron has become a power player in cannabis and has been recognized by some of the industry’s most reputable publications, such as High Times Magazine, Inc. Magazine and Marijuana Venture Magazine.

Considering himself an entrepreneur by trade and blood, Cameron has always had a hand in building companies. His first venture was selling flowers on the side of the road as a child. As a high school student, he made money by managing a car detailing business. While working towards his degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, he built an event company. The ability to solve problems that no one has ever experienced is an entrepreneur’s cross to bear, but Cameron Forni always reveled in the challenge.

When he graduated from college, he set out to create jobs rather than take one. Cameron’s first official foray into entrepreneurship came when he co-founded TextNoMore, an app that rewarded drivers who avoided texting while driving. Then, he co-founded TryEco LLC, which produced a patented, starch-based, and biodegradable, super absorbent polymer used in agriculture. To Cameron, his business focus has always revolved around a mission to build companies and products that would offer people a better life and achieve more. Eventually, that mission led him to cannabis.

After creating what is now the industry standard vape cartridge, Cameron Forni launched Select Oil and, later Cura Cannabis Solutions. His companies saw record-breaking success in the industry. Select’s products are sold in over 900 retailers, and Select Oil is the #1 selling brand in the country. In 2019, Cameron continued setting records, leading his companies in a billion-dollar acquisition by Curaleaf, essentially creating the largest legal cannabis company by revenue.

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Cameron Forni

Cameron Forni is the President of Select at Curaleaf, as well as the former CEO of Cura Cannabis Solutions and the Co-founder of Select Oil.

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