World-first Vapes Recycling Programme

Hooked

Vapin' up a Storm
LV
41
 
Joined
10/9/17
Posts
17,199
Awards
39
Age
69
Location
Yzerfontein
New Zealand Launches a World-First Vapes’ Recycling Programme
https://www.vapingpost.com/2019/12/26/new-zealand-launches-a-world-first-vapes-recycling-programme/
26 Dec. 2019

"Researchers have estimated that by 2021, there will be 55 million adult vapers, and therefore if disposed of improperly, the large amount of devices used could create a massive recycling disaster...

Thankfully, New Zealand Brands Vapo and Alt are setting an example and taking action. A drop off facility for used devices is the first phase of the programme. By next year the program will be expanded to enable individuals to send their vaping equipment directly to TerraCycle, with the mailing costs covered by Vapo and Alt...

Whether the materials come through a store drop off, or mail, TerraCycle will disassemble and separate Alt and Vapo Haiz vaping devices into their different metal/electrical components, batteries and plastics. The plastics will then shredded and melted in order to be reused, whilst the metals and batteries will be separated and recovered."
 
Devices? What about the millions of plastic and glass eliquid bottles that get thrown away every year?
Different altogether, doesn't need breaking down into different materials so can simply be put in household recycle bin.
 
Back
Top