Consciously Cannabis - Green Gains: Unpacking Cannabis, Sustainability, and Law with Mitchell Colbert

Unlock the mysteries surrounding cannabis and sustainability as we welcome Mitchell Colbert to the podcast. Positioned at the crossroads of marijuana and green living, Mitchell enlightens us on the advantages of growing our own cannabis, challenging societal stigmas, and drawing attention to the disparity between alcohol and cannabis. Prepare to rethink your preconceived notions as Mitchell shares how his passion for sustainability was ignited through his personal experiences with cannabis. The journey toward the legalization of cannabis in the U.S is fraught with challenges. We'll shed light on the evolution of this journey, highlighting the wave of change brought about by OG growers and industry professionals. We'll focus on the transition from activism to a thriving legal industry, emphasizing the need for solidarity in furthering the cause of cannabis normalization and acceptance. Additionally, we will delve into the environmental impact of our choices, particularly within the cannabis industry. With an emphasis on conscious consumerism, we discuss the overpackaging problem within the cannabis industry, especially in the vape sector. Highlighting the role of extended producer responsibility, we propose solutions for this waste issue. We also delve into the complex world of hemp, its sustainability potential, and the roadblocks it faces in terms of regulatory challenges. Join us in this enlightening episode as we discover the intersections of cannabis, sustainability, and law. Guest Bio: Mitchell Colbert is a cannabis journalist and educator who has written nearly 200 articles for over a dozen outlets including High Times, Leafly, Cannabis Now, and Hemp Magazine. Mitchell is a co-author on a whitepaper on sustainability in the cannabis and hemp industries and The Budtender’s Guide, a recently released textbook to go along with the budtender training course he helped create for Oaksterdam University. He also is a published researcher who recently completed a study on cannabis and hemp packaging waste.   Mitchell has lobbied around the US since 2018 to legalize the recycling of cannabis waste, specifically vape waste, and improve sustainability in the cannabis and hemp industries. He spent half a decade working at Harborside, primarily as a budtender, and helped thousands of patients effectively use cannabis medicine.  Support the show Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review, and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Shop my fav conscious brands. Click here for information on how to work with me. Join the conscious community on Patreon. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Youtube | Tiktok Music by Matthew Baxley