The California Track and Trace is referred to in all of the state regulations. Cannabis operators are familiar with both the terms “track-and-trace” and “Metrc” and frequently use them interchangeably. The California Cannabis Track-and-Trace system (CCTT)…
Cannabis waste includes streams of waste from every vertical of the cannabis industry: cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail, testing laboratories, and events. Cannabis waste disposal methods and regulations vary from vertical-to-vertical and for an added layer of…
Cannabis is a plant, therefore it’s biodegradable right? Wrong. Though buds and stems can break down into the soil, there is a plethora of pollutants and waste materials that are produced during the growing, transporting,…
The Monterey County Cannabis Industry Association will be hosting the Monterey Cannabis Summit December 13-14 at the Portola Hotel & Spa in downtown Monterey. This event is for anyone and everyone across all aspects of…
The cannabis industry is under much scrutiny from a regulatory perspective. SOPs and best practices from various established industries have been adopted and applied to the cannabis industry. One of which is Hazard Analysis within…
There are several ways to work with GAIACA to benefit from our leading cannabis waste management services. In addition to the cannabis waste related services we offer, we are always looking to form innovative and…
What is hazardous cannabis waste? Best Tips And Methods To Handle Hazardous Cannabis Waste Hazardous cannabis waste is categorized separately from non-hazardous cannabis waste, and furthermore, is treated differently than traditional hazardous waste in that…
We’re hitting the road again soon. This time, to Marijuana Business MJ Biz Conference and Expo in Las Vegas!
On-site Cannabis Waste Processing The Compost Cure Composting is the organic process that breaks down the material into a dark rich nutrient-filled substance, called compost. Compost revitalizes the soil and is a much better…
Cannabis byproduct/product can be processed on-site or off-site into cannabis waste. State regulations dictate that cannabis products must be rendered unrecognizable and unusable to be considered cannabis waste. As you could imagine, most cannabis operators…
When you think of the cannabis industry, you likely don’t think of the waste. As with any new industry, byproduct and waste are being generated in very large quantities.
GAIACA will be attending NCIA’s California Cannabis Business Conference on October 22-23 in Anaheim, CA.
Our friends and community partners, Cannabis Trainers™, visited Pacific Grove on October 5th to offer two cannabis compliance courses: ServSafe Food Safety Certification and Sell-SMaRT™ Responsible Vendor Program. GAIACA the latter course, which prepares dispensary agents/budtenders,…
There are different ways to compliantly handle cannabis waste. Some operators may choose to render their cannabis waste on-site and then have it hauled off-site. That is one option. Another option is to utilize a…
The second annual Cannabis Sustainability Symposium will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center on October 26, 2018. Presented by the Cannabis Certification Council, the symposium is designed to raise awareness…
According to state regulations, it is the responsibility of the operator to identify their waste streams as waste/cannabis waste/hazardous waste [Section 40290 (a)] and follow the applicable rules and regulations of proper disposal. Waste is…
We’re frequently asked about disposal best practices for non-compliant cannabis products. Waste disposal procedures vary depending on the situation. As an operator, you are likely experiencing one of two situations.
GAIACA has been a pleasure to work with. They made the transition to compliant waste management seamless for Harborside. We appreciate knowing that our Cannabis waste is being handled responsibly and that all BCC documentation…
You may or may not have read the Bureau of Cannabis Control‘s (BCC) new fact sheet regarding cannabis laboratory testing requirements. When it comes time for a corrective action plan for failed cannabis goods and…
Cannabis distributors in California are required to maintain a Type 11 License. The certification is issued and overseen by the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), and it’s one of two distributor licenses in the state.
