California Looks To Address Growing Environmental Concerns Of Cannabis Vape Pen Disposal
California’s new regulations on the disposal of cannabis vape pens have spotlighted an environmental and safety issue.
With the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference on October 8-9 in Chicago, Illniois, this topic is gaining traction among industry leaders, investors, and brands who will gather to discuss various aspects of the cannabis industry, including sustainability and regulatory compliance.
The Hazards of Improper Disposal
Cannabis vape pens, which often contain lithium-ion batteries, pose a unique disposal challenge. Andrew McGinty, owner and CEO of Cannabis Waste Solutions, highlighted the dangers these batteries present to SF Gate’s Lester Black. “Lithium reacts violently with water,” McGinty explained. “If it’s thrown in the garbage, there’s actually a lot of water in the garbage from other stuff decomposing. … Somewhere down the line … …