What's In The Future For Electronics Recycling?
Electronics recycling in the U.S. is growing as the industry consolidates and matures. The future of electronics recycling - at least in the U.S., and perhaps globally - will be driven by electronics technology, precious metals, and industry structure, in particular. Although there are other things that can influence the industry - such as consumer electronics collections, legislation and regulations and export issues - I believe that these 3 factors will have a more profound impact on the future of electronics recycling.
The most recent data on the industry - from a survey conducted by the International Data Corporation (IDC) and sponsored by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) - found that the industry (in 2010) handled approximately 3.5 million tons of electronics with revenues of $5 billion and directly employed 30,000 people - and that it has been growing at about 20% annually for the past decade. But will this growth continue?
Electronics Technology
Personal computer equipment has dominated volumes handled by the electronics recycling industry. The IDC study reported that over 60% by weight of industry input volumes was "computer equipment" (including PCs and monitors). But recent reports by IDC and Gartner show that shipments of desktop and laptop computers have declined by more than 10% and that the shipments of smartphones and tablets now each exceed that of PCs. About 1 billion smart phones will be shipped in 2013 - and for the first time exceed the volumes of conventional cell phones. And shipments of ultra-light laptops and laptop-tablet hybrids are increasing rapidly. So, we are entering the "Post-PC Era".
In addition, CRT TVs and monitors have been a significant portion of the input volumes (by weight) in the recycling stream - up to 75% of the "consumer electronics" stream. And the demise of the CRT means that fewer CRT TVs and monitors will be entering the recycling stream - replaced by smaller/lighter flat screens.
So, what do these technology trends mean to the electronics recycling industry? Do these advances in technology, which lead to size reduction, result in a "smaller materials footprint" and less total volume (by weight)? Since mobile devices (e.g., smart phones, tablets) already represent larger volumes than PCs - and probably turn over faster - they will probably dominate the future volumes entering the recycling stream. And they are not only much smaller, but typically cost less than PCs. And, traditional laptops are being replaced by ultra-books as well as tablets - which means that the laptop equivalent is a lot smaller and weighs less.
So, even with continually increasing quantities of electronics, the weight volume entering the recycling stream may begin decreasing. Typical desktop computer processors weigh 15-20 lbs. Traditional laptop computers weigh 5-7 lbs. But the new "ultra-books" weigh 3-4 lbs. So, if "computers" (including monitors) have comprised about 60% of the total industry input volume by weight and TVs have comprised a large portion of the volume of "consumer electronics" (about 15% of the industry input volume) - then up to 75% of the input volume may be subject to the weight reduction of new technologies - perhaps as much as a 50% reduction. And, similar technology change and size reduction is occurring in other markets - e.g., telecommunications, industrial, medical, etc.
However, the inherent value of these devices may be higher than PCs and CRTs (for resale as well as scrap - per unit weight). So, industry weight volumes may decrease, but revenues could continue to increase (with resale, materials recovery value and services). And, since mobile devices are expected to turn over more rapidly than PCs (which have typically turned over in 3-5 years), these changes in the electronics recycling stream may happen within 5 years or less.
Another factor for the industry to consider, as recently reported by E-Scrap News - "The overall portability trend in computing devices, including traditional form-factors, is characterized by integrated batteries, components and non-repairable parts. With repair and refurbishment increasingly difficult for these types of devices, e-scrap processors will face significant challenges in determining the best way to manage these devices responsibly, as they gradually compose an increasing share of the end-of-life management stream." So, does that mean that the resale potential for these smaller devices may be less?
The electronics recycling industry has traditionally focused on PCs and consumer electronics, but what about infrastructure equipment? - such as servers/data centers/cloud computing, telecom systems, cable network systems, satellite/navigation systems, defense/military systems. These sectors generally use larger, higher value equipment and have significant (and growing?) volumes. They are not generally visible or thought of when considering the electronics recycling industry, but may be an increasingly important and larger share of the volumes that it handles. And some, if not much, of this infrastructure is due to change in technology - which will result in a large volume turnover of equipment. GreenBiz.com reports that "... as the industry overhauls and replaces... servers, storage and networking gear to accommodate massive consolidation and virtualization projects and prepare for the age of cloud computing... the build-out of cloud computing, the inventory of physical IT assets will shift from the consumer to the data center... While the number of consumer devices is increasing, they are also getting smaller in size. Meanwhile, data centers are being upgraded and expanded, potentially creating a large amount of future e-waste."
But, outside the U.S. - and in developing countries in particular - the input volume weight to the electronics recycling stream will increase significantly - as the usage of electronic devices spreads to a broader market and an infrastructure for recycling is developed. In addition, developing countries will continue to be attractive markets for the resale of used electronics.
Precious Metals
In the IDC study, over 75% by weight of industry output volumes was found to be "commodity grade scrap". And more than half of that was "metals". Precious metals represent a small portion of the volume - the average concentration of precious metals in electronics scrap is measured in grams per ton. But their recovery value is a significant portion of the total value of commodity grade scrap from electronics.
Precious metals prices have increased significantly in recent years. The market prices for gold, silver, palladium and platinum have each more than doubled over the past five years. However, gold and silver have historically been very volatile since their prices are driven primarily by investors. Their prices seem to have peaked - and are now significantly below their high points last year. Whereas, platinum and palladium prices have traditionally been driven by demand (e.g., manufacturing - like electronics and automotive applications) and generally more stable.
Telecommunications equipment and cell phones generally have the highest precious metals content - up to 10 times the average of scrap electronics based on per unit weight. As technology advances, the precious metals content of electronics equipment generally decreases - due to cost reduction learning. However, the smaller, newer devices (e.g., smart phones, tablets) have higher precious metals content per unit weight than conventional electronics equipment - such as PCs. So, if the weight volume of electronics equipment handled by the electronics industry decreases, and the market prices for precious metals decreases - or at least does not increase - will the recovery value of precious metals from electronics scrap decrease? Probably the recovery value of precious metals from electronics scrap per unit weight will increase since more electronics products are getting smaller/lighter, but have a higher concentration of precious metals (e.g., cell phones) than traditional e-scrap in total. So, this aspect of the industry may actually become more cost efficient. But the total industry revenue from commodity scrap - and especially precious metals - may not continue to increase.
Industry Structure
The electronics recycling industry in the U.S. can be thought of as comprising 4 tiers of companies. From the very largest - that process well in excess of 20 up to more than 200 million lbs. per year - to medium, small and the very smallest companies - that process less than 1 million lbs. per year. The top 2 tiers (which represent about 35% of the companies) process approximately 75% of the industry volume. The number of companies in "Tier 1" has already decreased due to consolidation - and continued industry consolidation will probably drive it more towards the familiar 80/20 model. Although there are over 1000 companies operating in the electronics recycling industry in the U.S., I estimate that the "Top 50" companies process almost half of the total industry volume.
What will happen to the smaller companies? The mid-size companies will either merge, acquire, get acquired or partner to compete with the larger companies. The small and smallest companies will either find a niche or disappear. So, the total number of companies in the electronics recycling industry will probably decrease. And more of the volumes will be handled by the largest companies. As with any maturing industry, the most cost efficient and profitable companies will survive and grow.
Outlook
What are the implications of these trends?
• The total weight of input volumes will probably not continue to grow (as it has at 20% annually) - and may actually decrease in the U.S.
• The electronics recycling industry will continue to consolidate - and the largest companies will handle most of the industry volumes.
• The inherent value for resale and materials recovery will probably increase per unit volume.
• Reuse and services may become a more significant part of the total industry revenue than recycling and materials recovery.
Conclusion:
In an environment of consolidation and potentially decreasing volumes, developing additional capacity or starting a new facility for electronics recycling in the U.S. could be very risky. Acquiring the most cost efficient existing capacity available would be more prudent.
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Friday, November 15, 2019
Bryan Brandenburg
Bryan Brandenburg (born February 18, 1959 in Châteauroux, France) is an American author, technology entrepreneur and former game programmer. Brandenburg is best known as co-founder of Zenerchi, Sculptured Software and Salt Lake Comic Con and Executive Producer at Engineering Animation, Inc.
After completing his studies in mathematics and physics in 1982, Brandenburg began programming 3D computer games on the Commodore 64 (C64), Apple II and later the IBM PC and Amiga. Brandenburg started several technology companies that were later acquired by private and public corporations. In 1984, he co-founded Sculptured Software[2] and led the company as President. The company was eventually sold for almost US$40 million after producing dozens of titles for the C64, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, IBM PC and Apple II.
In 1994, Brandenburg started another game company, Software Arts International that was acquired in 1996 by Engineering Animation, Inc., where he was the Executive Producer for the public company's Interactive Division, producing titles for Disney, Mattel, Hasbro Interactive and Sierra On-Line.
In 1999, Bryan Brandenburg partnered with Karl Malone to build a media-centric outdoors media company (Amazing Outdoors) with websites, a television show, a radio program, a monthly magazine (Utah Outdoors), and a book publishing arm.[3] The company was acquired in 2001.
Brandenburg was an executive officer of DAZ 3D, a 3D content company and launched Bryce in July 2004.In January 2005, he was recruited as the CEO of Zygote Media Group[7][8][9] and launched Male Anatomy Collection 2.0,[10] the 3DScience.com website,[11] Female Anatomy Collection 3.0 and Zygote Heart 3.0.[14] In 2006, Brandenburg partnered with Content Paradise produce a current 3D model of the solar system including planets, moons and asteroid field.[15]
Brandenburg is the co-founder of Salt Lake Comic Con. As Chief Marketing Officer, he announced a global partnership with PopLife Entertainment, the company that distributes the big-headed Funko Pop! figures in Asia, to bring FanX events to China, Thailand and the Philippines.[18] In November 2017, he was inducted in the Honorary Commander program for the 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base.
In 2019 Bryan Brandenburg announced Zenerchi, a biomedical simulation and visualization AI company after raising $1.2 million in seed funding.
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After completing his studies in mathematics and physics in 1982, Brandenburg began programming 3D computer games on the Commodore 64 (C64), Apple II and later the IBM PC and Amiga. Brandenburg started several technology companies that were later acquired by private and public corporations. In 1984, he co-founded Sculptured Software[2] and led the company as President. The company was eventually sold for almost US$40 million after producing dozens of titles for the C64, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, IBM PC and Apple II.
In 1994, Brandenburg started another game company, Software Arts International that was acquired in 1996 by Engineering Animation, Inc., where he was the Executive Producer for the public company's Interactive Division, producing titles for Disney, Mattel, Hasbro Interactive and Sierra On-Line.
In 1999, Bryan Brandenburg partnered with Karl Malone to build a media-centric outdoors media company (Amazing Outdoors) with websites, a television show, a radio program, a monthly magazine (Utah Outdoors), and a book publishing arm.[3] The company was acquired in 2001.
Brandenburg was an executive officer of DAZ 3D, a 3D content company and launched Bryce in July 2004.In January 2005, he was recruited as the CEO of Zygote Media Group[7][8][9] and launched Male Anatomy Collection 2.0,[10] the 3DScience.com website,[11] Female Anatomy Collection 3.0 and Zygote Heart 3.0.[14] In 2006, Brandenburg partnered with Content Paradise produce a current 3D model of the solar system including planets, moons and asteroid field.[15]
Brandenburg is the co-founder of Salt Lake Comic Con. As Chief Marketing Officer, he announced a global partnership with PopLife Entertainment, the company that distributes the big-headed Funko Pop! figures in Asia, to bring FanX events to China, Thailand and the Philippines.[18] In November 2017, he was inducted in the Honorary Commander program for the 419th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base.
In 2019 Bryan Brandenburg announced Zenerchi, a biomedical simulation and visualization AI company after raising $1.2 million in seed funding.
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
A History of European Knitting
A History of European Knitting
Knitting really caught on in Europe in the Middle Ages. With the growing popularity of knitted stockings, knitting became a household occupation. Apparently as many as two million pairs of stockings were exported from Britain to other parts of Europe by the end of the 1600's. It was Britain that invented and perfected knitting frames and machines. Knitting in Europe has quite a history.
When knitting caught on in Europe, it was quickly established as a true craft. The craft flourished in Scotland and England in the 14th and 15th centuries. In medieval Europe hand knitting had become an advanced craft by the 16th century. The first knitting trade guild, (the first trade union devoted to knitting professionals) was started in Paris in 1527. Guilds controlled the manufacture of and market for knitted goods during the Middle Ages. After the clergyman William Lee perfected a machine to knit stockings in England in 1589, the art of knitting gradually became a guild organized cottage industry.
Knitted garments became fashionable for the wealthy upper class, and silk gloves and stockings were highly prized. Knitting cottage industries sprang up throughout Britain and intricate techniques were perfected. Records show that the first sweaters were knit in the 17th century; before that smaller pieces and undergarments were knit.
William Lee, who invented the first knitting machine in 1589, also made a knitting frame which was so effective that few improvements were needed for 250 years. English people also created a ribbing device in 1748, a warp-knitting machine in 1775, and a circular knitting machine in the mid-1800's. These developments made possible the shaping of hosiery and other pieces of clothing. By the 19th century machine-knitted underclothes were common. It was in 1864 that a full-fashioned knitting machine was invented by William Cotton, and it used the same bearded-spring needle as William Lee's original model. Changes to the knitting machines in the 1900's increased their production speeds and offered wider choice in patterning the knitted fabrics. Now we have computer controlled knitting machines that offer greater versatility in our knitting.
To compete with the speed of the new knitting machines, many of the cottage industries started to knit garments in flat pieces which were sewn together; they worked piecemeal. Hand knitting, however, lost its ability to compete with knitting machines in the marketplace even with these faster techniques. Knitting as an art and a craft was kept alive only as a hobby
Different places in Europe created different types of knitting. Fair Isle knitting, which uses two colors stranded into intricate patterns, comes from a group of islands north of Britain. The earliest examples of this technique are thought to have been knitted around 1850. There is a legend that Fair Isle knitting was created in 1588 when a Spanish ship was wrecked off Fair Isle and the crew inspired the native knitters to try new ways of putting colors in a pattern. Fair Isle knitting became popular when the Prince of Wales wore a Fair Isle sweater at a public event in 1921.
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Knitting really caught on in Europe in the Middle Ages. With the growing popularity of knitted stockings, knitting became a household occupation. Apparently as many as two million pairs of stockings were exported from Britain to other parts of Europe by the end of the 1600's. It was Britain that invented and perfected knitting frames and machines. Knitting in Europe has quite a history.
When knitting caught on in Europe, it was quickly established as a true craft. The craft flourished in Scotland and England in the 14th and 15th centuries. In medieval Europe hand knitting had become an advanced craft by the 16th century. The first knitting trade guild, (the first trade union devoted to knitting professionals) was started in Paris in 1527. Guilds controlled the manufacture of and market for knitted goods during the Middle Ages. After the clergyman William Lee perfected a machine to knit stockings in England in 1589, the art of knitting gradually became a guild organized cottage industry.
Knitted garments became fashionable for the wealthy upper class, and silk gloves and stockings were highly prized. Knitting cottage industries sprang up throughout Britain and intricate techniques were perfected. Records show that the first sweaters were knit in the 17th century; before that smaller pieces and undergarments were knit.
William Lee, who invented the first knitting machine in 1589, also made a knitting frame which was so effective that few improvements were needed for 250 years. English people also created a ribbing device in 1748, a warp-knitting machine in 1775, and a circular knitting machine in the mid-1800's. These developments made possible the shaping of hosiery and other pieces of clothing. By the 19th century machine-knitted underclothes were common. It was in 1864 that a full-fashioned knitting machine was invented by William Cotton, and it used the same bearded-spring needle as William Lee's original model. Changes to the knitting machines in the 1900's increased their production speeds and offered wider choice in patterning the knitted fabrics. Now we have computer controlled knitting machines that offer greater versatility in our knitting.
To compete with the speed of the new knitting machines, many of the cottage industries started to knit garments in flat pieces which were sewn together; they worked piecemeal. Hand knitting, however, lost its ability to compete with knitting machines in the marketplace even with these faster techniques. Knitting as an art and a craft was kept alive only as a hobby
Different places in Europe created different types of knitting. Fair Isle knitting, which uses two colors stranded into intricate patterns, comes from a group of islands north of Britain. The earliest examples of this technique are thought to have been knitted around 1850. There is a legend that Fair Isle knitting was created in 1588 when a Spanish ship was wrecked off Fair Isle and the crew inspired the native knitters to try new ways of putting colors in a pattern. Fair Isle knitting became popular when the Prince of Wales wore a Fair Isle sweater at a public event in 1921.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
How to Find a Reliable House Painter
How to Find a Reliable House Painter
You've decided it's time to bring in a professional to paint your home but how do you find a reliable house painter? There are many things to consider when making the important decision of who will paint your house. While it might be easy to find a painter it's not easy to know which ones are qualified and reliable so you know the work will be done to last.
A couple of places to look for a painter:
Ask around - have any of your family members, friends or acquaintances recently used a local painter? If so, go check out the work they did - there's nothing like seeing it with your own two eyes to determine if that painter did a good job.
Check for advertisements in the local community and regional newspapers.
Check with a few local contractors, real estate agents and your local paint store.
Once you've found them you should probably:
Check the Better Business Bureau for complaints against the painter you choose to hire.
Word of mouth is a powerful thing - ask around to see if anyone you know has heard anything negative about the painter you choose.
Ask for references - any reputable painter will gladly provide contact information for previous clients.
Ask the references or the people that referred the house painter if they were happy with the work, if the non-painted surfaces were protected and how the painter was to deal with, were they pleasant, on time and reliable?
Ask the painter to come out and see the scope of work and request a quote. Make sure the quote has details such as which areas will be painted and how many coats of paint will be provided at the price he's providing.
Once you've found a few painters that gain your initial approval and that are within your price range, there are a few key things you should be looking for.
Your house painter should have extensive knowledge and experience with regard to the tools they use like brushes, scrapers, tape and rollers. They should know how much paint and primer a job would require and what type of paint to use. They should also know things like how to remove wallpaper and how to properly fill a hole.
A responsible painter should have business insurance as well as worker's compensation insurance. If your painter doesn't have insurance and accidentally breaks something or hurts themselves it would be your responsibility to incur the charges associated with the accident. Ask for proof of insurance before hiring your house painter - it could save you a lot of money in the long run.
Also inquire about preparation of the area to be painted - will your house painter take all necessary actions to ensure the painting job is done correctly? Will holes need to be filled and sanded prior to painting? Will your painter be able to tell if an area will need to be primed before painting? How many coats of paint should each area be covered with?
Clean up is also a good area to ask questions about. Will your house painter leave your house in the manner in which they found it? Will they complete the job with respect for your rugs, ceilings and belongings? Non-painted surfaces should be properly protected with drop sheets.
The best house painter will be punctual, willing to answer all your questions and have all necessary materials and tools at their disposal.
Always request details of the job in writing - a written contract will protect you and the painter so that once completed everyone is happy with how it all went. The contract should include paint colors and paint brand to be used, the number of coats. Also specify the clean up requirements, the painter should be responsible for the removal of paint from any surfaces that did not require painting (floors, windows, etc.).
Keep in mind all of the information above and you should be able to find a reliable house painter that can get the job done for you at a reasonable price.
Painting Contractor
You've decided it's time to bring in a professional to paint your home but how do you find a reliable house painter? There are many things to consider when making the important decision of who will paint your house. While it might be easy to find a painter it's not easy to know which ones are qualified and reliable so you know the work will be done to last.
A couple of places to look for a painter:
Ask around - have any of your family members, friends or acquaintances recently used a local painter? If so, go check out the work they did - there's nothing like seeing it with your own two eyes to determine if that painter did a good job.
Check for advertisements in the local community and regional newspapers.
Check with a few local contractors, real estate agents and your local paint store.
Once you've found them you should probably:
Check the Better Business Bureau for complaints against the painter you choose to hire.
Word of mouth is a powerful thing - ask around to see if anyone you know has heard anything negative about the painter you choose.
Ask for references - any reputable painter will gladly provide contact information for previous clients.
Ask the references or the people that referred the house painter if they were happy with the work, if the non-painted surfaces were protected and how the painter was to deal with, were they pleasant, on time and reliable?
Ask the painter to come out and see the scope of work and request a quote. Make sure the quote has details such as which areas will be painted and how many coats of paint will be provided at the price he's providing.
Once you've found a few painters that gain your initial approval and that are within your price range, there are a few key things you should be looking for.
Your house painter should have extensive knowledge and experience with regard to the tools they use like brushes, scrapers, tape and rollers. They should know how much paint and primer a job would require and what type of paint to use. They should also know things like how to remove wallpaper and how to properly fill a hole.
A responsible painter should have business insurance as well as worker's compensation insurance. If your painter doesn't have insurance and accidentally breaks something or hurts themselves it would be your responsibility to incur the charges associated with the accident. Ask for proof of insurance before hiring your house painter - it could save you a lot of money in the long run.
Also inquire about preparation of the area to be painted - will your house painter take all necessary actions to ensure the painting job is done correctly? Will holes need to be filled and sanded prior to painting? Will your painter be able to tell if an area will need to be primed before painting? How many coats of paint should each area be covered with?
Clean up is also a good area to ask questions about. Will your house painter leave your house in the manner in which they found it? Will they complete the job with respect for your rugs, ceilings and belongings? Non-painted surfaces should be properly protected with drop sheets.
The best house painter will be punctual, willing to answer all your questions and have all necessary materials and tools at their disposal.
Always request details of the job in writing - a written contract will protect you and the painter so that once completed everyone is happy with how it all went. The contract should include paint colors and paint brand to be used, the number of coats. Also specify the clean up requirements, the painter should be responsible for the removal of paint from any surfaces that did not require painting (floors, windows, etc.).
Keep in mind all of the information above and you should be able to find a reliable house painter that can get the job done for you at a reasonable price.
Painting Contractor
Friday, August 30, 2019
11 Surprising Benefits of CBD Edibles
11 Surprising Benefits of CBD Edibles
Have you tried CBD edibles?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming one of the most popular supplements around.
CBD is a cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant.
While it does not provide a psychotropic “high” like THC, there’s no doubt that CBD can have a positive effect on general health and wellbeing.
Yet, apart from puffing on a vapor pen or taking a capsule, how exactly do you consume CBD?
If you’re hoping to avoid inhaling, CBD edibles are an excellent option.
To give you the rundown on why these tasty treats are so great, here are 11 amazing benefits of CBD edibles:
1. CBD edibles provide long-lasting relief
CBD edibles have several benefits over smoking cannabis or inhaling a CBD vapor pen.
While it takes a while for CBD edibles to take effect (between 30 minutes to two hours), the result is relief that lasts longer than inhalation.
In a CBD edible, the active compound is combined with other foodstuffs.
This means that the CBD is released slowly over long periods of time as food is digested.
The result is a long-lasting CBD experience.
In fact, CBD edibles can last between two and four hours longer than inhaled CBD.
2. CBD is non-psychotropic
CBD may be a cannabis compound, but many are surprised to find that it does not cause a psychotropic “high”.
Instead, the cannabinoid offers consumers a mellow mood uplift with a sense of positive, alerted energy.
With their long-lasting nature, CBD edibles can provide prolonged relief from mild pains and daily stresses.
These would be a great option for anyone hoping to enjoy the benefits of cannabis without an over-the-top psychoactive experience.
3. CBD edibles are easy to make
While some prefer to make their own cannabutter or infused cooking oils, CBD edibles can be surprisingly simple to make.
Different CBD extractions can be added to cooked and baked goods for an added antioxidant boost.
CBD crystals, made with purified and isolated CBD, are now available in many cannabis access points and online.
Although you should know that isolated CBD tends to be less effective compared to whole-plant cannabis.
MCT oil tinctures infused with CBD are also handy to have around.
Both of these products are easy to dose, giving you more control over the amount of CBD available per serving.
4. Less risk of lung irritation
While vapor pens are more popular than ever, the long-term implications of inhaling hot oil are still yet to be determined.
Many vapor pens also contain added thinning agents, like propylene glycol (PG) and polyethylene glycol (PEG).
Research suggests that these thinning agents may produce toxic carcinogens when heated to temperatures above 436 (224).
While it is possible to find vapor pens that do not contain these additives, CBD edibles are an excellent way to avoid inhaling potentially toxic compounds.
This saves the lungs from irritation.
5. Allows for greater plant synergy
Cannabis isn’t the only therapeutic plant out there.
Evidence suggests that compounds in the herb, like CBD, interact with other plant molecules to produce amplified effects.
Lavender, for example, contains an aroma molecule called linalool.
Linalool belongs to a class of compounds called terpenes.
Terpenes are scent molecules that give many plants their unique fragrance.
As you may have guessed, cannabis contains an abundance of terpenes.
When making CBD edibles at home, adding other beneficial herbs to your culinary creation may help modulate the effects of the cannabinoid.
Linalool, the lavender compound, is known to have calming effects.
Mixing some CBD into a lavender tea or dessert may amplify the mellow effects of each herbal remedy.
Amazing, right?
6. They’re available online
Another great benefit of CBD edibles?
They’re available online.
While the precise regulations on CBD are a little fuzzy, many providers sell CBD online and ship around the United States.
CBD is also available in a handful of European countries.
CBD edibles sold online are “hemp-derived”. Hemp and cannabis are the same plant.
However, the word cannabis is often used when discussing varieties of the plant capable of producing psychoactive THC.
Hemp is frequently grown for fiber and seed, yet the term has recently been applied to high-CBD/low-THC cannabis cultivars.
In the United States, cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC is considered hemp.
Hemp products sold online are made from this form of cannabis.
7. CBD balances the psychoactive effects of THC
Worried about getting little too elevated for comfort?
CBD edibles may help balance out a psychotropic THC.
While edibles tend to take a while to kick in, consuming a little CBD with your THC is a great way to moderate the psychoactive experience.
Research suggests that CBD can calm the psychoactive effects of THC, toning down what could be an uncomfortable experience for some.
Those that want a slight psychoactive experience may want to mix and match pre-dosed THC and CBD edibles.
8. CBD edibles are easy to dose
When you inhale CBD via a vape pen or through smoke, it can be very difficult to determine exactly how much CBD you are getting each time.
Many purchased CBD edibles come in pre-dosed servings, enabling you to calculate how much CBD you have consumed and how much you need to consume to achieve your desired results.
9. Edibles are discreet
Some forms of CBD can be cumbersome or impractical.
Even pocket vaporizers can get quite large and it may not always be convenient to pull out a pen vape to get your daily dose.
Those needing pain relief during a long flight or a focus boost during the workday will appreciate the ability to simply throw back a CBD gummy or two and get back to business.
No vape break required.
10. CBD is well-tolerated with minimal side effects
CBD can come with some side effects in high doses.
In fact, there is evidence that suggests that high-dose CBD may enhance the effects of pharmaceutical medications, making it necessary for consumers to lower their doses.
However, CBD is considered generally well-tolerated and even high-doses of the cannabinoid produce but minimal side effects.
A 2006 study published in the Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research concluded that CBD was safe at a wide range of doses in both healthy and epileptic study participants.
11. CBD edibles are a helpful general remedy
Researchers are investigating different ways to use CBD in medicine.
Already, CBD-based pharmaceutical drugs have been proven successful in treating some types of epilepsy in clinical trials.
Yet, you don’t need to have a serious medical condition to benefit from CBD.
CBD edibles may also be beneficial supplements to those with milder and first-aid related ailments.
Many people pop an ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory drug after a minor injury, headache, or joint pain.
CBD, however, has been found to work in similar ways to these over-the-counter remedies without some of the harsh side effects like stomach ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Sounds like a step up, doesn’t it?
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Have you tried CBD edibles?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is becoming one of the most popular supplements around.
CBD is a cannabinoid produced by the cannabis plant.
While it does not provide a psychotropic “high” like THC, there’s no doubt that CBD can have a positive effect on general health and wellbeing.
Yet, apart from puffing on a vapor pen or taking a capsule, how exactly do you consume CBD?
If you’re hoping to avoid inhaling, CBD edibles are an excellent option.
To give you the rundown on why these tasty treats are so great, here are 11 amazing benefits of CBD edibles:
1. CBD edibles provide long-lasting relief
CBD edibles have several benefits over smoking cannabis or inhaling a CBD vapor pen.
While it takes a while for CBD edibles to take effect (between 30 minutes to two hours), the result is relief that lasts longer than inhalation.
In a CBD edible, the active compound is combined with other foodstuffs.
This means that the CBD is released slowly over long periods of time as food is digested.
The result is a long-lasting CBD experience.
In fact, CBD edibles can last between two and four hours longer than inhaled CBD.
2. CBD is non-psychotropic
CBD may be a cannabis compound, but many are surprised to find that it does not cause a psychotropic “high”.
Instead, the cannabinoid offers consumers a mellow mood uplift with a sense of positive, alerted energy.
With their long-lasting nature, CBD edibles can provide prolonged relief from mild pains and daily stresses.
These would be a great option for anyone hoping to enjoy the benefits of cannabis without an over-the-top psychoactive experience.
3. CBD edibles are easy to make
While some prefer to make their own cannabutter or infused cooking oils, CBD edibles can be surprisingly simple to make.
Different CBD extractions can be added to cooked and baked goods for an added antioxidant boost.
CBD crystals, made with purified and isolated CBD, are now available in many cannabis access points and online.
Although you should know that isolated CBD tends to be less effective compared to whole-plant cannabis.
MCT oil tinctures infused with CBD are also handy to have around.
Both of these products are easy to dose, giving you more control over the amount of CBD available per serving.
4. Less risk of lung irritation
While vapor pens are more popular than ever, the long-term implications of inhaling hot oil are still yet to be determined.
Many vapor pens also contain added thinning agents, like propylene glycol (PG) and polyethylene glycol (PEG).
Research suggests that these thinning agents may produce toxic carcinogens when heated to temperatures above 436 (224).
While it is possible to find vapor pens that do not contain these additives, CBD edibles are an excellent way to avoid inhaling potentially toxic compounds.
This saves the lungs from irritation.
5. Allows for greater plant synergy
Cannabis isn’t the only therapeutic plant out there.
Evidence suggests that compounds in the herb, like CBD, interact with other plant molecules to produce amplified effects.
Lavender, for example, contains an aroma molecule called linalool.
Linalool belongs to a class of compounds called terpenes.
Terpenes are scent molecules that give many plants their unique fragrance.
As you may have guessed, cannabis contains an abundance of terpenes.
When making CBD edibles at home, adding other beneficial herbs to your culinary creation may help modulate the effects of the cannabinoid.
Linalool, the lavender compound, is known to have calming effects.
Mixing some CBD into a lavender tea or dessert may amplify the mellow effects of each herbal remedy.
Amazing, right?
6. They’re available online
Another great benefit of CBD edibles?
They’re available online.
While the precise regulations on CBD are a little fuzzy, many providers sell CBD online and ship around the United States.
CBD is also available in a handful of European countries.
CBD edibles sold online are “hemp-derived”. Hemp and cannabis are the same plant.
However, the word cannabis is often used when discussing varieties of the plant capable of producing psychoactive THC.
Hemp is frequently grown for fiber and seed, yet the term has recently been applied to high-CBD/low-THC cannabis cultivars.
In the United States, cannabis with less than 0.3 percent THC is considered hemp.
Hemp products sold online are made from this form of cannabis.
7. CBD balances the psychoactive effects of THC
Worried about getting little too elevated for comfort?
CBD edibles may help balance out a psychotropic THC.
While edibles tend to take a while to kick in, consuming a little CBD with your THC is a great way to moderate the psychoactive experience.
Research suggests that CBD can calm the psychoactive effects of THC, toning down what could be an uncomfortable experience for some.
Those that want a slight psychoactive experience may want to mix and match pre-dosed THC and CBD edibles.
8. CBD edibles are easy to dose
When you inhale CBD via a vape pen or through smoke, it can be very difficult to determine exactly how much CBD you are getting each time.
Many purchased CBD edibles come in pre-dosed servings, enabling you to calculate how much CBD you have consumed and how much you need to consume to achieve your desired results.
9. Edibles are discreet
Some forms of CBD can be cumbersome or impractical.
Even pocket vaporizers can get quite large and it may not always be convenient to pull out a pen vape to get your daily dose.
Those needing pain relief during a long flight or a focus boost during the workday will appreciate the ability to simply throw back a CBD gummy or two and get back to business.
No vape break required.
10. CBD is well-tolerated with minimal side effects
CBD can come with some side effects in high doses.
In fact, there is evidence that suggests that high-dose CBD may enhance the effects of pharmaceutical medications, making it necessary for consumers to lower their doses.
However, CBD is considered generally well-tolerated and even high-doses of the cannabinoid produce but minimal side effects.
A 2006 study published in the Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research concluded that CBD was safe at a wide range of doses in both healthy and epileptic study participants.
11. CBD edibles are a helpful general remedy
Researchers are investigating different ways to use CBD in medicine.
Already, CBD-based pharmaceutical drugs have been proven successful in treating some types of epilepsy in clinical trials.
Yet, you don’t need to have a serious medical condition to benefit from CBD.
CBD edibles may also be beneficial supplements to those with milder and first-aid related ailments.
Many people pop an ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory drug after a minor injury, headache, or joint pain.
CBD, however, has been found to work in similar ways to these over-the-counter remedies without some of the harsh side effects like stomach ulcer and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Sounds like a step up, doesn’t it?
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
What's the deal with CBD?
What's the deal with CBD?
s If it seems like you're seeing CBD products everywhere, that's because you are. Thanks to the passage of the US Farm Bill in 2018, which legalized industrial hemp, and the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis at the state level, CBD products have exploded in availability and popularity over the last year.
This story discusses substances that are legal in some places but not in others and is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You shouldn't do things that are illegal -- this story does not endorse or encourage illegal drug use.
Depending on where you live, you can find them at CVS, your local gas station, pet stores -- even Carl's Jr. And the industry shows no signs of slowing down: Sales of CBD products are expected to exceed $5 billion this year, a 706% increase over 2018, according to the Brightfield Group, a cannabis-focused research firm.
The only thing spreading faster than CBD appears to be confusion over what exactly it is and who it's for. Whether you're already a user or are just CBD curious, this primer will help you cut through the misinformation and get up to speed.
<strong>Now playing: Watch this: The future of medicinal marijuana is personalized pot 2:31 What is CBD?</strong>
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabinoid family that naturally occurs in the cannabis plant. Scientists have isolated 108 different types of cannabinoids in cannabis.
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is probably the best-known thanks to its psychoactive properties -- it's the one that gets you "high" -- but CBD is quickly gaining ground due to its potential therapeutic benefits.
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s If it seems like you're seeing CBD products everywhere, that's because you are. Thanks to the passage of the US Farm Bill in 2018, which legalized industrial hemp, and the legalization of medical and recreational cannabis at the state level, CBD products have exploded in availability and popularity over the last year.
This story discusses substances that are legal in some places but not in others and is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You shouldn't do things that are illegal -- this story does not endorse or encourage illegal drug use.
Depending on where you live, you can find them at CVS, your local gas station, pet stores -- even Carl's Jr. And the industry shows no signs of slowing down: Sales of CBD products are expected to exceed $5 billion this year, a 706% increase over 2018, according to the Brightfield Group, a cannabis-focused research firm.
The only thing spreading faster than CBD appears to be confusion over what exactly it is and who it's for. Whether you're already a user or are just CBD curious, this primer will help you cut through the misinformation and get up to speed.
<strong>Now playing: Watch this: The future of medicinal marijuana is personalized pot 2:31 What is CBD?</strong>
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a chemical compound from the cannabinoid family that naturally occurs in the cannabis plant. Scientists have isolated 108 different types of cannabinoids in cannabis.
Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is probably the best-known thanks to its psychoactive properties -- it's the one that gets you "high" -- but CBD is quickly gaining ground due to its potential therapeutic benefits.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
What Really Is CBD and How Does It Work?
What Really Is CBD and How Does It Work?
CBD is the short form for cannabidiol. It is an important phytocannabinoid that is found in the hemp and is known to support the mind and the body in lots of different ways. CBD products in the shape of Cachets also contain cannabinoids, which have CBD extracts.
What makes CBD work?
How does CBD get to work? The body of humans contains a large network of constituent receptors, the system of endocannabinoids, which is critical to maintaining the overall wellness, along with helping the support systems for many of the physical processes in our body. Cannabinoids and CBD fit inside these receptors that help the human body with its efforts in maintaining good health.
Experience better health with the use of the CBD
You get to enjoy a sense of calmness and more focus. CBD affects learning positively and it also motivates learning. It is also helpful in reversing the symptoms of the Alzheimer disease. You can get a heart that is healthier by the use of the CBD. CBD has a lot of benefits that it brings to the heart, these include the capability of lowering high levels of blood pressure. You also get relief from the stresses that are part of your daily life. CBD has been known to provide therapeutic cures for symptoms like stress and anxiety, thus helping in the reduction of psychological levels of anxious behavior. It also helps in reducing the feeling of depression and anxiety.
The miracle of CBD
CBD is just a molecule, not any miracle. A lot of people can reap the significant benefits if they are provided access legally to these wide variety of remedies of cannabis, not merely to no THC or low THC products. CBD by itself may not always be enough to get the trick to work. There is a lot of compelling evidence to prove that CBD functions best when it is combined with the likes of THC and the entire spectrum consisting of other components of cannabis.
To be able to figure out how to go about optimizing your therapeutic application of cannabis has been the driving factor that is behind one of the greatest experiments in the days of democracy. The result of this finding is called medical marijuana and it has been observed from one state to another and one country to another in the very recent years.
The coming up of the very potent oil concentrates of cannabis, CBD rich non intoxicating products and highly innovative and smokeless systems of delivery have changed the therapeutic area. This has also led to a huge change in the public conversation around cannabis.
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CBD is the short form for cannabidiol. It is an important phytocannabinoid that is found in the hemp and is known to support the mind and the body in lots of different ways. CBD products in the shape of Cachets also contain cannabinoids, which have CBD extracts.
What makes CBD work?
How does CBD get to work? The body of humans contains a large network of constituent receptors, the system of endocannabinoids, which is critical to maintaining the overall wellness, along with helping the support systems for many of the physical processes in our body. Cannabinoids and CBD fit inside these receptors that help the human body with its efforts in maintaining good health.
Experience better health with the use of the CBD
You get to enjoy a sense of calmness and more focus. CBD affects learning positively and it also motivates learning. It is also helpful in reversing the symptoms of the Alzheimer disease. You can get a heart that is healthier by the use of the CBD. CBD has a lot of benefits that it brings to the heart, these include the capability of lowering high levels of blood pressure. You also get relief from the stresses that are part of your daily life. CBD has been known to provide therapeutic cures for symptoms like stress and anxiety, thus helping in the reduction of psychological levels of anxious behavior. It also helps in reducing the feeling of depression and anxiety.
The miracle of CBD
CBD is just a molecule, not any miracle. A lot of people can reap the significant benefits if they are provided access legally to these wide variety of remedies of cannabis, not merely to no THC or low THC products. CBD by itself may not always be enough to get the trick to work. There is a lot of compelling evidence to prove that CBD functions best when it is combined with the likes of THC and the entire spectrum consisting of other components of cannabis.
To be able to figure out how to go about optimizing your therapeutic application of cannabis has been the driving factor that is behind one of the greatest experiments in the days of democracy. The result of this finding is called medical marijuana and it has been observed from one state to another and one country to another in the very recent years.
The coming up of the very potent oil concentrates of cannabis, CBD rich non intoxicating products and highly innovative and smokeless systems of delivery have changed the therapeutic area. This has also led to a huge change in the public conversation around cannabis.
best cbd oil
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