Editor's note: This article has been reviewed and updated for accuracy in 2026. The nationwide adoption of pro-cannabis laws and regulations is great for the public in terms of health, happiness and overall quality of life. While the current green revolution is predominantly a overall positive one, with growth comes challenges, and one such challenge facing the cannabis industry now is packaging. Packaging can be a massive hurdle for all types of companies who pride themselves on offering eco-friendly or environmentally responsible products. According to the NGO Plastic Oceans there are over 300 tons of plastic produced each year with over 50% of those items designed for single-use and ending up in landfills or oceans. How do you get a product that is designed, produced and marketed as earth friendly to market without using harmful or non-degradable packaging materials? Fortunately eco-friendly packaging has been a problem under scrutiny for years in other industries ranging from food and beverage to clothing and even electronics. Packaging As Green As The Products They Contain Not to be left in the dust, marijuana product packaging companies are rising to the challenge en masse to provide eco-friendly packaging solutions that not only are kind to mother earth but also keep marijuana products fresh, clean, and out of reach of minors. We've round up a series of companies that are currently at the forefront of environmentally packaging options, ranging from scent-proof flower packaging to edibles, accessories and everything in between. If you are a cannabis entrepreneur looking to build a brand that will grow for decades to come we highly encourage you to consider going as green as possible when it comes to your product. Cannabis consumers are generally very environmentally aware and paying it forward in terms of eco-responsibility is one way to capture the loyalty of the millions of cannabis lovers around the world. The Eco-Friendly Checklist There are a few things we look for when identifying promotion-worth