Waste not want not is a universal rule that's valid even within industrial production. For cannabis and hemp, the often less desirable biomass left after harvest isn't a burden. With some craft, these leftover stalks, shucks, and leaves can turn from a hassle into bioplastics, hempcrete, and textile-grade fiber.

But first, the infrastructure needs to be built and farmers need to create the connections and processes to properly utilize the less desirable biomass.