Ron Basak-Smith

Design Considerations and Thoughts for Sustainable Cannabis Packaging

Abstract

There are many factors to weigh when choosing the right cannabis packaging for your brand. In this presentation we will explore some of the design, material and sourcing options to increase shelf appeal and avoid headaches.

About the Speaker

Ron Basak-Smith is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sana Packaging. Ron earned his BA at Ithaca College and his MBA at CU-Boulder. Ron is a member of Colorado’s Recycle Colorado Council, Denver’s Cannabis Sustainability Work Group, and the Resource Innovation Institute’s Waste Management Work Group. He also sits on the National Cannabis Industry Association’s Packaging & Labeling Committee. Prior to the cannabis industry, Ron worked in the liquor industry.

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