Everything Needed to Produce Environmentally Friendly Pre-Rolls

It’s no secret that pre-rolls are some of the most popular dispensary products nationwide. We predict this trend will continue since customers love the convenience of the packaging and the ability to try new cultivars without a commitment. To keep up with the demand, pre-roll producers must scale up their operations. 

How to Mass Produce Pre-Rolls

When ramping up pre-roll production, our clients’ first questions are inevitably how to make it happen. 

The best way to produce pre-rolls on a large scale is with a pre-roll filling machine.

5 Sustainable Pre-Roll Production Essentials

An industrial-sized pre-roll production setup involves a few different pieces of machinery and add-ons. Sana Packaging now carries everything you need to package your pre-rolls and get them to your customers. 

1. Eco-Friendly Pre-Roll Papers and Tips

The foundation of any good pre-roll is the paper it’s wrapped in. Choose high-quality, eco-friendly rolling papers and tips to differentiate your product, help the environment, and provide a superior smoke at the same time. 

Hemp paper is one of the best options for pre-rolled cones and joints. It’s smooth and slow burning, and hemp is a more renewable crop than conventional paper. We’re proud to partner with Custom Cones USA to bring you any size and variety of all-natural hemp cones you could need. Once you choose a size, you’re ready to start rolling.

2. Industrial Cannabis Grinder

Next, you’ll need to grind up your company’s signature flower. An industrial-grade cannabis grinder will allow you to achieve an even grind with minimal effort. 

Our industrial cannabis grinder is one of the best on the market. It’s fast, allowing you to grind up to a pound of cannabis flower every minute. It’s delicate, too; the food-grade, razor-sharp stainless steel blades carefully break up the flower without damaging the bud integrity. This grinder also delivers precision, with three screens of different sizes to allow you to grind your flower to the desired fineness.

3. Professional Grade Cannabis Sifter

No matter how precise your trim job is, some stems will always sneak through. These stems negatively impact the quality and overall smoke of your pre-rolls. 

To remove all of the stems from your product, aerate it so it’s ready to be packed, and ensure you have a consistent grind, you need a cannabis sifter. Our sifter fits perfectly with the grinder and filling machines we offer for a seamless pre-roll filling system. 

4. Professional Fill and Fold Pre-Roll Machine

Once your cannabis flower is ground and sifted, it’s time to get down to business. A pre-roll filling machine will make short work of your flower and create countless perfect pre-rolls ready to be packaged and shipped. 

Our King Kone pre-roll machine will fill between 1,200 and 2,200 pre-rolls per hour, depending on the size of your cones. It’s compatible with half-gram, three-quarter-gram, and one-gram cone sizes, allowing you to tailor your offerings to what your consumers want.

5. Sustainable Pre-Roll Packaging

Whether you’re rolling up a limited run of 1,000 pre-rolls or packing 10,000 of your company’s flagship cultivar, they need packaging. 

Sana Packaging is a leading supplier of eco-friendly cannabis containers, including several options for pre-rolls and cones. We offer single pre-roll tubes in two different sizes, made from plant-based hemp plastic or reclaimed ocean-bound plastic. We also recently introduced multipacks that fit up to five pre-rolls made from reclaimed ocean-bound plastic or glass. 

Get Started Packaging Pre-Rolls the Easy Way With a Pre-Roll Starter Kit

If you want to get your pre-roll company up and running the easy way, Sana Packaging can help. We offer a pre-roll packaging starter kit that comes with everything you need to take your pre-roll production to the next level: an industrial grinder, a top-of-the-line pre-roll machine, and an option to add a cannabis sifter, too. 

All the pre-roll packaging products we carry integrate seamlessly with one another, allowing you to set up and run a streamlined pre-roll production line with minimal effort. 

Packaging Pre-Rolled Cones the Sustainable Way

The popularity of pre-rolls means plenty of pre-roll packaging to contend with. You can leverage this product’s popularity to help the environment by choosing eco-friendly pre-roll packages and production methods. As of early 2024, Sana Packaging has reclaimed over 750,000 pounds of ocean-bound plastic. When you choose eco-friendly pre-roll packaging materials, you help us make a tangible difference in the world. 

When deciding how to package your pre-rolls, you’ll need to consider a few things. First and foremost, your pre-roll packaging should keep your joints fresh and protected. Your pre-roll containers must also be resealable, tamper-evident and child-resistant to comply with regulations. Luckily, Sana Packaging pre-roll containers check all of the boxes and come in multiple eco-friendly materials.

Eco-Friendly Pre-Roll Container Options

Sana Packaging offers several material options for sustainable pre-roll containers.

Plant-Based Hemp Plastic Pre-Roll Containers

Plant-Based Hemp Plastic Pre-Roll Containers are strong, lightweight, made from 100% plant-based materials, and are petroleum-free. 

Reclaimed Ocean-Bound Plastic Pre-Roll Containers

Reclaimed Ocean-Bound Plastic Pre-Roll Containers are made from plastic sourced from shores, waterways, and communities near the ocean without recycling facilities. It actively helps to clean our environment. 

Glass Pre-Roll Containers

Glass Pre-Roll Containers are perfect for cannabis preservation. They are petroleum-free, recyclable, and excellent for reuse.

Custom Printed Pre-Roll Packaging

Labeling is essential for displaying compliance information and making products stand out on dispensary shelves. Sana Packaging offers custom printing and labeling for all our products using eco-friendly methods. 

As the popularity of pre-rolls rises, so does the amount of different pre-rolls available to consumers. With so much competition in the market, standing out with distinctive packaging and consistent labeling is critical for pre-roll companies looking to make their mark.

Your One-Stop Shop for Eco-Friendly Pre-Roll Production

Sana Packaging offers everything you need to package your pre-rolls sustainably, from the filling technology to the containers. Contact us today for more information about our products and services or to request samples. We can’t wait to help you make a difference with sustainable pre-roll packaging.