Learn the fundamentals of hemp waste, including how it differs from cannabis waste and how to properly discard and recycle it.
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As more states legalize recreational and medicinal cannabis, we’re starting to see the environmental impact of marijuana cultivation like never before. Excessive water and energy consumption, extraction practices, and even cannabis disposal each have their own environmental footprint, but just how bad is it? Could our expanding marijuana market actually be destroying the planet?
Marijuana has evolved in recent years from a forbidden herb into a thriving above-board industry, but this burgeoning green empire may come with a significant environmental cost. As more cultivation facilities pop up from California to Maine, researchers are now starting to take a look at the pollution being emitted as well as the larger impact on our planet. Read More
A hydroponic system gives you total control of the nutrients that your plants receive. But are hydroponic nutrients safe for the environment and for the plants themselves? The simple answer is yes…as long as you use the appropriate nutrients and understand how to properly dispose of them. Different plants require different nutrients at each stage of growth, and the ratios are extremely important as well.
If your business manufactures, distributes, or sells vape products and batteries, you need a recycling plan. It’s an easy and effective way to protect your brand image and keep your customers coming back for more.
Commercial cannabis operations must adhere to strict disposal guidelines. Rather than simply tossing unused and unsold cannabis in the garbage, they must render the waste “unusable and unrecognizable” and track its disposal pound-for-pound.
The general rule of thumb is that anything that contains THC or comes into contact with THC must be ground up and mixed with an aggregate material until it is “unusable and unrecognizable.” This is to prevent any THC-containing material from being accessed by the wrong people—like kids and pets. It’s also intended to keep THC out of our soil and water, the environmental effects of which we still don’t even know.
But when we talk about cannabis waste requirements, what does “unusable and unrecognizable” actually mean? Read More
If you operate a dispensary or other cannabis business, you already know that the rules for waste disposal can be complicated. But COVID-19 is shaking things up even more. Those disinfectant wipes that you use to wipe down your surfaces may have their own strict disposal requirements—and you may be in violation. It all depends on whether your business is protected by the EPA’s Solvent-Contaminated Wipes Rule (or Wipe Rule). Read More
Though California is beginning to relax its stay-at-home orders, the COVID-19 pandemic remains an ever-present concern. As such, only “essential businesses” are permitted to operate without restriction at this time. The cannabis industry is considered an essential business (healthcare), as is service/sanitation. GAIACA fulfills both essential business descriptions, as we have clientele that rely on our service to allow their businesses to continue operating safely and effectively. Read More
Whether you’re nearing the end of your grow cycle or you simply need to change the nutrient solution in your reservoir, proper disposal of your nutrients is critical. There’s a great deal of debate surrounding how to dispose of hydroponic nutrients, but it’s important to know that improper waste removal can land you in hot water (pun intended). Read More
Thank You to everyone who attended our last successful Hazardous Waste Manifest Certification Training. 26 GAIACA customers attended the Hazardous Waste Manifest Certification Training on July 31, 2019, in Sacramento, CA.
Attendees left the class with a better understanding of how to properly manage and ship the hazardous waste that they generate from manufacturing and laboratory processes.
The training class goal was to meet the regulatory requirements by the DTSC (Department of Toxics Substances Control) and DOT (Department of Transportation) for anyone signing a Hazardous Waste Manifest. If you missed the event now is your chance to join us for the next certification training. Event space is limited to 30 seats so act quickly to reserve your ticket for the next event listed below.
Next Training Session:
When: Oct 17, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center 700 N. Haven Ave, Ontario, California 91764. MAP
Cost: $295 Per Attendee
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 ATTENDEES
Register: Sign up below or call GAIACA directly (833) 225-4242
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We were thrilled to attend NCIA 2019 at the San Jose Convention Center – “The nation’s most influential, award-winning cannabis conference & trade show, hosted by the industry’s only national trade association,returns to San Jose to celebrate six years of bringing together the industry’s best and brightest minds.”
Come see the GAIACA family at NCIA’s Cannabiz Business Summit & Expo at booth #1421
on Monday July 22 – Wednesday 24 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.
Join us at the expo to engage with industry’s best and brightest!
Take our quiz to see how compliant your location is and find out how GAIACA can assist your location with your cannabis waste needs!
This is what our business stands for. The service we provide is a responsible answer to a growing waste problem, especially in such a niche market such as cannabis-related waste product. We aim to teach our clients about proper disposal of a wide range of waste product to promote responsible processes that promote sustainability. What better way is there than to lead by example?
Preserving the environment is at the center of GAIACA’s mission, and partnering with other businesses within the industry who share a similar mission is always at the forefront of our efforts.
With growing concerns at GAIACA regarding environmental and public safety, we have decided to take some drastic actions. This month we have installed a 150,000-gallon pond, lined with heavy-duty polyvinyl chloride (PVC) to control potential harsh liquid runoff and protect the environment.
“Founded in 2016 by CEO and President Jonathan Lee, GAIACA is a licensed cannabis waste management company registered to handle and transport both hazardous and non-hazardous cannabis byproducts.” Waste Today (WT): How did GAIACA get…
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CALIFORNIA’S RECYCLING department is tackling the state’s organic waste buildup in landfills one food scrap, tree branch, and cannabis leaf at a time. Since cannabis waste – including leaves, trim, stalks, stems, and root balls…
