The cannabis industry is increasingly becoming a competitive industry, with more and more countries around the world legalizing the use of marijuana in both a medical setting and recreational.
Most countries are now starting to ease the laws on the use of marijuana both medically and recreationally. This is after countries such as USA, Israel and Netherlands took the lead in legalizing marijuana in most states.
Some countries have decriminalised the use of recreational marijuana up to a certain amount. Other countries such as Italy, have even made recreational use for cannabis legal in small amounts but not for sale.
What is the Cannabis Industry Worth?
It is estimated that around 1.2 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of medical issue that can be treated with the use of cannabis. More and more countries making the use of marijuana for medical treatment legal will create a massive market for this industry.
According to a report published by Grand View Research, Inc., the medicinal marijuana market is set to reach USD 73.6 billion by the year 2027. By this time, the cannabis industry is expected to retrieve a turnover comparable to
It is estimated that the cannabis industry is in higher demand than industries who supply organic produce and paid music streaming services.
See below a list of countries who have legalized the use of marijuana medically and/or recreational.
Country / Region | Recreational Use | Medical Use |
---|---|---|
Antigua and Barbuda | Decriminalized | Illegal |
Argentina | Decriminalized | legal |
Australia | Decriminalized | Legal* |
Barbados | Legal* | Legal |
Belgium | Decriminalized (up to 3g) | Legal |
Belize | Decriminalized (up to 10g) | Illegal |
Bermuda | Decriminalized (up to 7g) | Legal |
Brazil | Illegal | Legal* |
Canada | Legal | Legal |
Chile | Decriminalized | Legal |
Colombia | Decriminalized (up to 22 g) | Legal |
Costa Rica | Decriminalized | Illegal |
Croatia | Decriminalized | Legal |
Cyprus | Illegal | Legal |
Czech Republic | Decriminalized (up to 10g) | Legal |
Denmark | Illegal | Legal* |
Ecuador | Decriminalized (up to 10g) | Legal |
Estonia | Decriminalized | Legal with permit |
Finland | Illegal | Legal under licence |
France | Illegal | Legal* |
Georgia | Legal* | Legal |
Germany | Illegal | Legal |
Ghana | Illegal | Legal (for THC less than 0.3%) |
Greece | Illegal | Legal |
Ireland | Illegal | Legal* |
Israel | Decriminalized | Legal |
Italy | Decriminalized | Legal |
Jamaica | Decriminalized (up to 2 oz) | Legal |
Lebanon | Illegal | Legal |
Lithuania | Illegal | Legal |
Luxembourg | Decriminalized | Legal |
Malawi | Illegal | Legal |
Malta | Decriminalized (up to 3.5g) | Legal |
Mexico | Legal* | Legal* |
Moldova | Decriminalized | Illegal |
Netherlands | Decriminalized* | Legal |
New Zealand | Illegal | Legal |
North Macedonia | Illegal | Legal |
Norway | Illegal | Legal |
Peru | Decriminalized | Legal |
Poland | Illegal | Legal |
Portugal | Decriminalized* | Legal |
St Vincent and the Grenadines | Decriminalized (up to 2oz) | Legal |
San Marino | Illegal | Legal |
South Africa | Legal | Legal |
Spain | Decriminalized* | Legal* |
Sri Lanka | Illegal | Legal |
Switzerland | Decriminalized | Legal |
Thailand | Illegal | Legal |
Trinidad | Decriminalized (up to 30g) | Illegal |
United Kingdom | Illegal | Legal |
United States | Legal in 11 States Decriminalized in 16 States | Legalized in 33 States |
Uruguay | Legal | Legal |
Vanuatu | Illegal | Legal |
Zambia | Illegal | Legal |
Zimbabwe | Illegal | Legal |
What Kind Of Waste Does The Cannabis Industry Produce?
Cannabis waste is categorised as any waste that can not be sold or used in any way. This includes:
- Unused cannabis trimmings
- Dirt or sponge used for cultivation
- Unused cannabis
In the medicinal marijuana industry, mass growth of cannabis for health benefits can result in an increase in waste. Plastic packaging is used in dispensaries for storing and distributing different forms of medicinal cannabis.
Examples of waste produced by the medicinal marijuana industry may include:
- Empty boxes/ plastic packaging
- Unused/ expired oils, extracts and other cannabis liquids
- Unused cannabis capsules, containers, packaging, wrapping etc.
- Unused or damaged cannabis grinders
How to Dispose of Cannabis Related Waste
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