WK94040 - New Guide for Defining and Measuring Sustainability Goals and Key Performance Indicators within the Legal Cannabis Industries (Marijuana and Hemp)

Work Item

ASTM WK94040

New Guide for Defining and Measuring Sustainability Goals and Key Performance Indicators within the Legal Cannabis Industries (Marijuana and Hemp)

1. Scope

1. Define item and unit of measure to track 2. Perform initial measurement to get baseline 3. Implement a specific waste reduction idea and define an assessment timeline 4. Make assessment measurement to assess impact of waste reduction idea 5. Implement another specific waste reduction idea or double down on first or both, and define second assessment timeline 6. Make second assessment measurement 7. Repeat

Keywords

waste; energy; water; usage; reduction; control; cannabis; hemp; marijuana; sustainability

Rationale

No standardized guidance for helping define and measure sustainability goals exists. This standard serves to address this gap.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: D37.09

Committee: D37

Staff Manager: Jimmy Farrell

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 02-27-2025

Technical Contact: Darwin Millard