Identified by its pungent and unique smell, often described as skunky, the smell of cannabis is extremely identifiable and hard to ignore. As a result, in areas with dense populations, cannabis smell within the surrounding environment is increasingly becoming an issue. The tiny molecules that make up a cannabis plant are what create the aromatic component and pungent smell. These molecules are called terpenes. Cannabis plants create more than 1,000 different types of terpenes, however, only ...

According to the Internet, Albert Einstein once said “Intellectuals solve problems. Geniuses prevent them”. Neat and memeable as this quote is, however, it has a big problem: there’s no evidence that Einstein ever said it. Real or not, the quote does reveal a truth in the cannabis industry. Here’s how to get rid of weed odor–before it becomes a problem. Cannabis Odor: A Tricky History In the midst of the gold-rush of cannabis legalization, many in the hemp indu...

Oxidation, the process that allows Cannabusters to eliminate weed odor, doesn’t necessarily require oxygen. Though the word evokes a breath of fresh air, oxidation is actually the phenomenon responsible for rust – and for Cannabusters’ patented solution to help get rid of weed smell. Today we’re discussing the hard science behind removing cannabis odor from the air. How Does Oxidation Work?  Oxidation is the process whereby a molecule loses an electron through a...

Does trimming your buds affect the smell of your weed? Does it make the smell of cannabis processing worse, and if so, what can you do about it? Today, we’re talking about trimming cannabis, and what to do about those darn terpenes. Terpenes and Trimming: The Science of Weed Smell To understand weed smell, it’s important to first understand what causes it. It all comes down to those pesky terpenes, the compounds responsible for the distinctive odor of cannabis. Terpenes are act...

The effects of cannabis smell on communities go far beyond a whiff of weed on the wind. In part one of this series we discussed using oxidation as a preventive strategy to help avoid problems in the community. Today, in part 2 of this series, we’re talking about controlling grow-room odor and its effects on cannabis businesses and their neighbors. Cannabis Odor Control: It Matters! First thing’s first...some people love cannabis odor, some people hate it, but everyone can agree ...