Bargain retailer B&M is launching over 700 in-store vape recycling bins across its shops around the UK.
UKVIA urges retailers and consumers to recycle vapes in new campaign
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is urging retailers and consumers to recycle vapes in a Sustainable Vaping Week campaign.
Single-use vapes face calls for UK ban as 5m sent to landfill each week
The number of single-use vapes being thrown away has soared by almost 400% in just one year to nearly 5m per week, according to YouGov data.
Scotland considers single-use vapes ban over ‘undeniable’ environmental concerns
The Scottish government is considering banning single-use vapes over “undeniable” environmental concerns.
Why disposable vapes are a ‘contender for the Greenwash Awards 2023’
After Elfbar ads claimed to be ‘Recycling for a Greener Future’, SB looks at why disposable vapes have become such a controversial topic.
Government announces new circular programme
The government has announced a new circular programme to use fewer new resources and drive up the repair and reuse of existing materials.
‘Most’ single-use vapes could be recycled – if there were enough recycling points
Most single-use vapes could be recycled if they were collected and handled properly, rather than ending up in landfill or being discarded as littler.
