10 Ways to Support Great Cannabis Brands

To do our part to help advance the cannabis industry into its next stage of evolution, here’s what we can do to support great, responsible cannabis brands.

The next stage of evolution in the cannabis industry is upon us. Both consumers and brands are legitimizing consumption and removing stigma by setting examples. We are entering into what HashDash likes to call ‘Cannabis Consumer 2.0’. Here’s how you can support great, responsible cannabis brands, in addition to the obvious, which is buying their products.

1. Do Your Due Diligence

Finding great, socially responsible, and sustainable cannabis brands requires doing your due diligence, just like it does with every other product we purchase.

2. Frequent Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Businesses

Some brands are doing their part to help the cannabis industry become more eco-friendly and sustainable. For more in-depth information on this, be sure to check out our article on Ways to Make the Industry More Eco-Friendly.

3. Share Experiences Online

Post images of the brand’s products on social media and write online reviews. If you have a positive review, great. If there’s some constructive feedback you’d like to leave for a brand, a great one will consider that feedback to help improve their customer experience.

4. Participate in Charity Events

Participate in events that brands throw for or charity. One great example of this is the Annual Toy Drive and Holiday Event that the Organization Canna-Kids holds. Brands, activists, and consumers have attended these events to help raise awareness and funds to help kids with conditions like cancer.

5. Recommend to Friends and Colleagues

There is nothing like good old-fashioned word of mouth! If you have canna-curious friends and colleagues who are in the market for products, this is a great time to talk up brands you love.

6. Show Love With Your Company’s Online Presence

If your company is in the cannabis industry or close to it, another great way is to use some of your resources to share the love using your online presence. Shameless plug, HashDash has been doing this for two years now.

We have covered over a dozen brands we think fit the description of being responsible, thoughtful, eco-friendly, and so on. Just two examples of this include Tinley’s Beverages and Wana Brands.

7. Support Social Equity Programs

According to a 2019 report from Marijuana Business Daily, less than 20 percent of cannabis businesses are owned by people of color. Thanks to social equity cannabis regulations, this can change. While the social equity application process in most states is long and drawn out and is often delayed, at least there’s somewhat of a start.

As conscious cannabis consumers, we can do our part to support these programs. Get involved at the state level and voice your opinion. Shop at dispensaries aided by social equity, and encourage your fellow cannabis lovers to do the same.

8. Support Pro-Cannabis Legislation

This goes beyond supporting legalization, which all cannabis enthusiasts should support. Research bills regarding removing the barriers for legitimate Cannabis Industry Banking. Support the expansion of state medical programs. Speak out against potentially harmful legislation, like banning CBD and Delta-8.

9. Provide Insightful Feedback

When cannabis brands you love and enjoy are looking to grow they are usually open to feedback. Many growing brands offer demos that provide an opportunity for consumers to influence the brand's growth by helping them implement insightful feedback. The same is true for surveys that brands put out.

10. Sign Up for And Share Brand Loyalty Programs

Many brands that are responsible and respected have great newsletters that contain some great knowledge. This not only supports the brand but provides an opportunity to grow as a consumer and share it with your network.

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Thanks for reading! Please consume responsibly. Always treat this incredible plant with the respect it deserves.