Sustainable Cannabis In Coachella Valley: Green Horizons’ 1M Sq Ft Facility, Tommy Hilfiger CPG Expansion
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Carlos “Los” Arias, co-founder of California marijuana company Green Horizons, discussed the company’s innovative approach to cultivation and margins, emphasizing sustainability and cost efficiencies at the company’s new facility in Coachella Valley.
Arias shared first-hand insights into sustainable business practices, efficient resource use in high-end cannabis cultivation operations, and future expansion plans in consumer packaged goods (CPG) through strategic partnerships.
Sustainable Cannabis In Coachella Valley
With a focus on leveraging the local environment and strategic real estate investments, Green Horizons aims to produce high-quality cannabis while keeping operational costs down.
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Green Horizons leverages the local environment in Coachella Valley to achieve sustainability. The desert’s low humidity allows for the use of natural CO2, eliminating the need to pump in additional CO2.
The facility employs wet wall evaporative cooling technology instead of HVAC systems, reducing energy consumption. The nutrient mix used is completely organic, resulting in minimal runoff and reduced need for salt extraction.
“Harnessing the local environment is key,” Arias explained. “There’s no humidity in the desert, so we use natural CO2 and wet wall technology for cooling. This approach contributes to our sustainability quotient and helps cultivate better cannabis for less.”
Arias highlighted the economic advantages of these sustainable practices. By optimizing resource use, Green Horizons can reduce operational costs, leading to improved margins. “Investing in sustainable operations offers long-term benefits. Reduced energy and water usage lower …