TRENTON, NJ — Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis, today announced a new cannabis packaging recycling initiative available at select New York dispensaries in partnership with TerraCycle, an international leader in recycling hard-to-recycle waste streams. The new recycling initiative will accept cannabis packaging composed of glass, cardboard and flexible plastic materials for all edible, vaporizer, and flower products from the following Curaleaf brands: Select, Find, Grassroots, JAMS and B NOBLE.
“Since entering, and helping to build New York’s medical market in 2015, and then joining the adult-use market in 2023, it’s been a top priority for us at Curaleaf to help build the market in a way that is responsible and keeps the entire cannabis ecosystem in mind,” said Curaleaf CEO Matt Darin. “Our new recycling initiative with TerraCycle is an exciting step in the right direction for New Yorkers, and we look forward to finding opportunities to expand it across additional states, when possible.”
Since many cannabis products are packaged in combinations of flexible and/or rigid plastics and glass that are not recyclable by curbside recycling services throughout New York, Curaleaf partnered with TerraCycle to give cannabis consumers a sustainable solution for their empty packaging. Once collected, the packaging waste is cleaned and recycled in accordance with regulatory guidelines for each waste stream, ensuring no cannabis residue remains on the plastic. The collected flexible plastic packaging will then be melted into hard plastic pellets that can be remolded to make new recycled products, such as durable outdoor furniture.
The following Curaleaf dispensary locations now accept empty cannabis containers for free recycling:
- Curaleaf Carle Place
- Curaleaf Hudson Valley (Newburgh)
- Curaleaf Forest Hills
- Curaleaf Plattsburgh
The recycling initiative is Curaleaf’s most recent addition to a repertoire of sustainability initiatives. Following review of its business practices to identify areas for greater efficiency while partnering with external environmental consultants to lighten environmental footprints, Curaleaf is committed to leading the cannabis industry by example. Sustainability is one of three key pillars of Curaleaf’s “Rooted in Good” Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. As a part of this work, Curaleaf has developed a carbon-tracking and supply chain transparency program internally through its partnership with Map Collective, and its internal sustainability task force. With recycling programs developed in Arizona, and now in New York, Curaleaf is working toward building a more sustainable company.
About Curaleaf Holdings
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Curaleaf is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CURA and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol CURLF.
About TerraCycle
TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community across a wide range of accessible programs, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals.
