Vape company Blo Bar has launched a new scheme designed to incentivise users to recycle their empty vapes for a free vape.
The Disposable Vape Recycling Scheme collects vapes from any brand. Participants can send in 10 used disposable vapes, using a free postage label provided by Blo Bar, who will then correctly recycle the items in a UN Approved Battery Drum.
The full battery drum will subsequently be transported to a local recycling centre by London Waste Services, where the lithium inside can be repurposed.
A spokesperson from Blo Bar said: “We are all too familiar with the environmental issues surrounding the disposal of single-use vapes. We understand the lack of knowledge on how to correctly recycle vapes, and that throwing vapes directly into the bin is a much more convenient option than taking each vape to a recycling centre.
“But as a business that sells such products, we accept that the responsibility that highlighting the importance of correctly recycling disposable vapes lies with us. So, rather than contributing to the problem, our goal is to find a solution that seeks to address it, whilst still providing customers with a disposable option as and when it suits their lifestyles.
“That’s why we developed the Disposable Vape Recycling Scheme. We have succeeded in making the process as simple and convenient as possible for vape users – whilst also offering an incentive for taking part. By offering free delivery of the used disposable vapes, as well as a brand new vape in return, we’re proud to help encourage vapers to recycle, at no expense of their own.
“Although we cannot tackle the total amount of vapes going into landfill across the UK as a whole, we can still create a difference by protecting the planet; ten disposable vapes at a time.”
