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The Queer History of Cannabis: The Start of the Legal Industry

As Pride 2020 comes to a close, it’s important to remember that support for the POC and LGBTQIA+ communities are necessary and needed year-round. And when it comes to cannabis, its history is a bit more queer than you may realize. Ever wonder what were pinnacle points in cannabis history that birthed the legal U.S. […]
Mary Mart
5 months ago
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Cannabis and Lung Health: What You Should Know Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

There’s no doubt that we’re living in unprecedented times. Many businesses are still closed. Staying at home and social distancing have become the norm. But we are extremely fortunate that in our state and others, the cannabis industry is considered essential. This is great news, considering how many people the industry employs.  That being said, […]
Mary Mart
7 months ago
Social justice

New Legislation to Improve Cannabis Equity in Washington

With the coronavirus pandemic happening all around us, the world feels unrecognizable. Governor Inslee has initiated a “stay at home” order. Our social media and news feeds are saturated with the latest COVID-19 updates. We need some good news to offset the unsettling anxiety! And what better news than legislative improvements in cannabis equity in […]
Mary Mart
8 months ago

Washington Cannabis Policy Updates in 2020: House Bill 2300

As the i502 industry grows, it adapts and adjusts frequently. Our local legislature is continually hearing and potentially enacting various House and Senate bills. As cannabis consumers, it’s important for us to follow Washington cannabis policy updates to know what changes will be enacted and how the industry will adapt and affect our everyday lives. […]
Mary Mart
10 months ago
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5 Cannabis Products for Health and Wellness in 2020

It’s a new year, a new decade, the same you but with new choices! The start of each year is a popular time — and a great time — to focus on personal health and wellness. And for many of us, cannabis health and wellness is integral to that journey. More than just recreationally smoking […]
Mary Mart
11 months ago
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Ways to Reduce Your Waste – Save Money, Save the Environment

With more and more ways popping up to create waste, it can get overwhelming. We see this in all the litter lining the sidewalks, especially in places like 6th Ave. The cannabis industry, through packaging, has only added to this issue. Moreover, the Tacoma landfill is actually full and all our waste is transported further […]
Mary Mart
1 year ago
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Trash and Recycling in Tacoma: What You Should Know

Here in Tacoma, we tend to pride ourselves on being sustainable. Most of us recycle and the city has banned plastic bags. But have you ever wondered where exactly all the trash and recycling in Tacoma goes? Or why cannabis dispensaries don’t have recycling options?  In an effort to find out – and start a […]
Mary Mart
1 year ago
THC vs CBD

How THC and CBD Interact with Our Bodies

You’re probably already familiar with THC and CBD. But do you know how these cannabinoids found in cannabis (a.k.a. phytocannabinoids) interact with our bodies? And did you know that our bodies produce compounds similar to these cannabinoids through what is known as the endogenous (i.e. originating from within our bodies) cannabinoid system? So, what exactly […]
Mary Mart
2 years ago
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Washington Cannabis Policy: Education Hour with Brooke Davies

Many of us are not fully aware of the various laws and rules entwined in Washington cannabis policy until those laws affect us. Even fewer are aware we can be part of the process of policy-making. In fact, it’s easier than it may seem to get involved. Government affairs consultant Brooke Davies hosted our second-ever […]
Mary Mart
2 years ago