AE Global’s Talk Trash Initiative–a program focused on preventing ocean-bound plastic–has partnered with CLS Holdings, a diversified cannabis company, to introduce certified plastic-negative exit bags, a type of bag required by some state laws for cannabis retail operations. The bags will be used by CLS’s Los Vegas dispensary, Oasis Cannabis Dispensary.
Oasis’s new exit bags, made from 20% post-consumer recycled material, are the first to feature certified plastic-negative packaging. For every unit produced, twice the amount of plastic used in its manufacturing is removed from the environment. The company said the initial order will help fund the removal of over 9,000 lbs. of plastic, with Oasis projecting to remove more than 27,000 lbs. in 2025—equivalent to keeping over 1 million plastic bottles out of the ocean.
The plastic used is called ocean-bound because it is discarded within 50 kilometers of a sea, stream, river or lake where it is likely to enter the ocean.
“Our partnership with Talk Trash is more than just a step toward sustainability—it’s a powerful commitment to reshaping the future of cannabis for a healthier planet,” said Jordan Ascanio, Creative Director of CLS Holdings. “By adopting plastic-negative packaging made from ocean-bound plastic, we’re not only minimizing our environmental impact but also taking a leadership role in driving sustainability within the cannabis industry.”
CLS Holdings said it is also seeking to introduce sustainable packaging to its City Trees brand through the Talk Trash program.
“This partnership shows that sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of quality or innovation,” added Mike Forenza, CEO of AE Global. “Oasis’s leadership in integrating sustainable packaging sets an example for the entire industry.”
