Tag: cannabis packaging take-back programs

The issue of packaging waste in the cannabis sector is escalating, and regulators are increasingly focusing on it. Oregon is already implementing its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program in July 2025; Colorado will follow in 2026, and many other states are moving quickly. For any weed packaging company, considering take-back programs is not only a sustainability win but also a compliance necessity. Learn How Take-Back Programs Work The Curaleaf and TerraCycle joint venture provides an effective model for others to follow. The dispensaries that choose to participate install collection bins in their stores to collect empty cannabis packaging made of…