The cannabis industry has grown. Even in states where THC isn’t legal, CBD is popular, and with delta-8 and delta-10 options, it’s a medical option for a lot of people. The one thing that comes with this industry however, is the packaging, as it does require specific packaging.
This isn’t just for protection and freshness of materials. It needs different types of packaging that’s become a major factor in how these items are packaged, especially with tamper-evident items.
Here, we’ll go over the different considerations and packaging solutions that offer sustainability, and brand options that change the industry for the better.
Why different Packaging
As we know, cannabis is a substance that’s only allowed to be sold and used by those over 21, just like alcohol. Children, if they get into this, might try to eat the cannabis edibles. Which, if you’ve ever been high, poses a major issue for kids.
With that said, there needs to be certain kinds of packaging that’s child-resistant. Packaging with twist tops or boxes that require you to pull and get the item out are commonly used.
Tamper-evident packaging is also used. Quality might suffer, and there are bad people who might try to insert some chemicals into the cannabis, posing a problem for everyone.
With that said, you also need to focus on the branding and packaging for cannabis. Choosing something that fits the brand, telling customers what it is, while protecting the content is important. Flowers, for instance, are sold in airtight jars because they’re left in dark, dry places. If left in the sun or near water, it causes the cannabis to degrade, and even causes mold to form, which isn’t good.
So yes, you need to consider these factors when creating cannabis packaging that’s innovative and sustainable.
Innovative Solutions
Here, we’ll go over some of the different solutions and companies offering a unique type of packaging for you to use.
The first, are pre-roll tubes with child-resistant lines. This tube is super easy to pack, and sustainable. The best part is that these tubes are reusable too, so once you’re done, you bring it back.
There is also the AssurTin, which is from AssurPack, which is a lockable polypropylene tin, which means it’s recyclable. It locks, so children can’t open it. Once a person is done, it can be recycled. The metal is easily recyclable, and contributes to circular packaging.
Hemp plastic containers are another one. This is a biodegradable type of plastic that’s easy to compost as well. the containers are child-resistant. Dama is one that offers pre-roll tubes, bamboo tubes, glass containers, and hemp exit bags, all of which are easy to toss when you’re done.
Finally, there are lockable flower jars and various exit bags for you to use. The jars are made with glass and a bioplastic lid. Exit bags are made with sugarcane and other plant—based materials.
What’s crazy is a lot of these companies are taking the next step. They lower their emissions, and HISIERRA, who is known to make these bioplastic bags and jars, even makes these in wind-powered factories.
Plant-based packaging and accelerators are also common, and with this style, it removes the bio-based sorts of resins, and it limits pollution.
There are a lot of different ways to use this, and with more technologies, including nitrogen canning for flower freshness, is being used to prevent the buds from being dried out.
All of this contributes to good branding, and is a sustainable solution after one’s done using the item.
