The Best Developments In Marijuana So Far In 2017

Political turmoil have made cannabis companies reconsider their future and adjust their plans. Still, the growth of the industry is rising due to the decriminalization and legalization of the plant in over 29 states within the US, a landmark in the history of the plant (at least in this country). In a short amount of time, legal marijuana has become the fastest growing industry in the U.S. with a 25 billion dollar opportunity for revenue according to USA Today. Why didn’t we legalize it before?

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Due to the plant’s newfound value, smart companies have been working hard to use it to their advantage, developing tools and strains that have cannabis enthusiasts very excited. Here we list some of the most rousing developments within the marijuana world.

Green Energy

Thanks to the plant’s versatility, the hemp is at the forefront of many ecological companies that are planning to develop oil, paper, clothes and even a hemp airplane that will run on biofuel at 210 mph. All with the purpose of helping out our planet and being cool while they’re at it.

Social Media

Apps like MassRoots and Duby have been huge in creating a social media presence for cannabis and connecting people that have common interests. 

There’s also MyDx Inc, a company that’s developing an affordable analyzer that gives users knowledge on what they’re consuming, checking for contamination and giving information on the chemicals that we can’t see. These tools give users the best marijuana experience, eliminating negative side effects and leaving you with only the good stuff. 

Medical Marijuana

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Developers of marijuana strains have gotten creative with their concoctions, coming up with amazing stuff like Mendo Breath, Sour Kush, Candyland, Red Dragon, and so much more, with the purpose of helping people who are suffering from chronic pain, insomnia, nausea and others. 

Amazing Tech

DAVINCI IQ:

We’re excited to introduce to you the #DaVinciIQ #Purity: All ceramic air path with increased vapor production #Innovation: SMART PATH technology. Four paths specifically crafted to deliver optimal results #Control: Precision temp control and #BluetoothApp customization

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The slickest portable vaporizer ever.

Lean Green Wizard Cone Machine:

Grind & load like a boss with the new Lean Green Wizard all-in-one kits!

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This grinder and cone filling combo will make your life so much easier. Say goodbye to messy and poorly wrapped joints.

Wax Liquidizer:

@mad_knucks thank you very much for having our product in your store! #madknucks #madknuckles #waxliquidizer #cannabiscommunity #stoner #stonerlife #710society #710 #420 #headshop #shatter #shatterday #rosin #wax

A post shared by Wax Liquidizer (@waxliquidizer) on Jul 12, 2016 at 7:11pm PDT

For creating your own vaping juice. 

Goldleaf Grow Journals:

Tasting Notes. Templated entry pages to document the flavors and effects of your crop. Featured in the Grow Jotter & Grow Planner. Get one here ? shopgoldleaf.com #cannabis #cannabiscultivation #grower #growyourown #growweed #growops #hydroponic #indoorgarden #indoorgrow

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These journals are beautiful and handy for the growing field of cannabis cultivation. They’re also great for the recreational or medicinal user, logging and documenting their marijuana habits.