5 Creative Ways to Reuse Your Cannabis Packaging
Introduction
When the cannabis industry is unregulated, some consumers aren't aware of how much packaging is involved in the process of purchasing weed. Not only does it take up space in your home and at dispensaries, but it also ends up being thrown away—an environmental tragedy! Fortunately, there are ways to reuse your cannabis packaging that will save you time and money while helping preserve our planet. Here are five creative ways to repurpose your old weed cans into useful items:
Craft cannabis packaging into tiny storage containers.
Cut out the top of your plastic container and fill it with small items. Use a hot glue gun to secure the lid on, then personalize it with Sharpie markers if you'd like! Make several of these storage containers and give them as gifts!
Make a cannabis-infused oil dispenser.
Use a mason jar, metal funnel, metal strainer and measuring cup.
Place the cannabis in the metal funnel and then use the knife to chop it up into smaller pieces if you'd like a finer grind (or leave it whole if you prefer).
Pour oil into mason jar until it's about 1/4" from the top of your container--we recommend using organic coconut oil or olive oil for this recipe because they're healthy fats that also have anti-inflammatory properties! You can experiment with other oils too though: avocado oil can help relax muscles; hemp seed oil has omega 3 fatty acids which are great for skin health; almond oil contains vitamin E which helps reduce inflammation in tissue cells; flax seed oil is rich in lignans which act as antioxidants protecting against cancer cell growths by destroying free radicals before they cause damage within our bodies...so many wonderful options! If you don't want any kind of infusion at all simply omit these steps altogether :) That being said though--we still recommend using either one or two teaspoons per ounce depending upon how strong you want yours turned out...maybe even three? Just remember: start small if this is your first time experimenting with edibles!!
Begin your own herb garden with the help of old weed cans.
Begin your own herb garden with the help of old weed cans.
Plant herbs in cannabis containers and care for them as you would any other potted plants.
Water your herbs regularly (once every few days) to keep them healthy and happy, but be sure not to overwater them!
Contour your body for some cannabis-infused lotion.
If you're looking for a new way to reuse your cannabis packaging, try making some cannabis-infused lotion. To do this, you'll need any container with a lid that can be used to store your lotion (and is easy to pour from). A mason jar or other glass jar works great! In addition, choose any type of lotion that appeals to you--coconut oil is especially effective because it absorbs into the skin easily.
With these simple steps in mind, here's how:
Pour some coconut oil into the bottom of your chosen container(s). The amount will depend on how much cannabis product needs replacing; we recommend starting small since too much can cause irritation if applied directly over areas like eyes or genitals.* Add ground up flower buds on top of that layer of coconut oil.* Seal tightly so no air gets inside while storing in fridge until ready for use!
Turn your empty containers into adorable ornaments for Christmas!
You can turn your empty containers into adorable ornaments for Christmas! Just make sure to remove the labels before cutting, or you'll end up with something like this:
Use sharp scissors or a knife. If you're using a knife, be careful not to cut yourself! Also, if you don't have any sharp scissors lying around, try cutting through the plastic packaging with an old pair of jeans--the denim will dull the blade so it won't cut through too easily.
Attach cutouts onto your container with hot glue (or another adhesive). Make sure they're secure before continuing on with decorating them further!
Use what you have, save what we can!
When it comes to cannabis packaging, many people are unaware that they can do more than just throw away their empty containers. By reusing your cannabis packaging, you're not only helping the environment but also saving money on new materials.
While there are many ways to reuse and repurpose your empty cannabis containers, we've handpicked five creative ideas for you! These projects require minimal effort (and sometimes no money at all) so they're perfect if you're looking for some quick DIY projects or fun ways to spend time with friends and family while crafting something eco-friendly together.
Conclusion
We hope that these ideas have given you some inspiration on how to reuse your cannabis packaging. If you want to take things a step further, we encourage you to check out our blog post on DIY projects! There are plenty more ideas there for turning your old containers into something new and exciting. At the end of the day, recycling isn't just good for the environment--it's also great because it saves money (and resources). So next time you find yourself with some empty weed cans lying around after a party or bowl session...don't throw them away! Instead use them as an excuse for creativity :)
