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Recycle-vapes.co.uk is an information hub created to equip consumers and the vaping industry with the know how to take positive action and greatly reduce the impact of vaping on the environment.
Vapes are one of the biggest success stories of the 21st century in driving down the numbers of smokers across the UK to record low levels. But this success has had unintended consequences, including an impact on the environment, largely due to the significant growth in single use vapes which have proven to be one of the most effective ways for smokers to start their quit journeys.
Whilst disposable vapes are on the whole highly recyclable, users do not know this and they’re also not recycling them due to their lack of knowledge of how and where to dispose of such devices in an environmentally considerate way.
At the same time the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), the largest trade body representing the independent vaping sector, acknowledges that the industry has much more to do to reduce its carbon footprint – from ensuring it is fully compliant with all the regulations to innovating new products that increase their recyclability performance.
Recycle-vapes.co.uk has been created by the UKVIA to equip consumers, vape manufacturers and any business selling vapes online and offline with the know how to take action and greatly reduce the impact of vaping on the environment.
Sustainable Vaping Week is returning for the second year and will build on the drive to get more consumers recycling their devices and to get the sector to be more environmentally responsible. Launching in line with International E-Waste Day on October 14, the campaign will mobilise the vaping industry across the UK to use their stores, online operations and media channels to educate vapers on the need to recycle and how to dispose of their vapes in a safe and sustainable way.
The initiative comes ahead of April 2025 – the date disposables are set to be removed from the shelves, which is predicted to have major implications for smokers, vapers and the vape waste chain. If you wish to participate in this year’s Sustainable Vaping Week and spread the message to consumers that vapes are there to be recycled, please download a range of assets below that can be used in-store, online and on social media channels.
You can also sign up for the upcoming webinar on ‘Responding to the Changing Vape Waste Landscape’, which will take place on October 17 and will explore guidance on the latest regulations, the waste management implications of the transition away from disposables, best practive vape waste initiatives and new vape recycling processes and product solutions.
Recycle-vapes.co.uk is a new information hub to equip consumers and the vaping industry with the know how to take positive action and greatly reduce the impact of vaping on the environment.
