According to The Times on December 16, a British study showed that eight million vapes are discarded or recycled incorrectly every week.
According to a report by recycling charity Material Focus, although the in-store vape recycling rate has risen from 8% last year to 20%, 61% of people still throw disposable vapes into the trash. Overall, 77% of British vape users said that there is currently insufficient information on how to properly recycle vapes, and 39% of vapes purchased each month are disposable.
The study found that young people aged 16 to 34 are most likely to discard or discharge vapes at will, with 64% of them handling them improperly, which is higher than 57% of people aged 35 to 54 and 34% of people over 55.
Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus, said that if no quick and effective action is taken, the threat of “vape doomsday” will continue, and the emergence of new large-capacity vape products has posed a serious threat to the environment. vape manufacturers are taking measures to circumvent the upcoming ban on disposable vapes.
Currently, “high-capacity” vapes (each can be puffed 6,000 times) are becoming more and more popular, partly because they are cheaper.
Last week, the government announced plans to require online marketplaces that sell large quantities of products to the UK market to pay for the recycling and disposal of disposable vapes.
Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh said, “Electronic devices such as vapes are sold in the UK, and the producers have failed to pay the corresponding fees for recycling and processing old items.”
As a brand that upholds the concept of environmental protection, Veehoo vapes attaches importance to the correct disposal and recycling of waste products. In a report by recycling charity Material Focus, it was shown that despite the increase in recycling rates in vape stores, 61% of people still throw disposable vapes into the trash. This shows that the information about the correct disposal of vape waste is not enough.
The study found that young people (16 to 34 years old) are more likely to discard or discharge vapes at will, which suggests an urgent problem. Veehoo vapes recognize this challenge and actively encourage consumers to properly dispose of waste products to avoid negative impacts on the environment.
Scott Butler, executive director of Material Focus, pointed out that the problem of vape waste disposal needs to be solved urgently, especially with the popularity of large-capacity vape products, the environment faces greater threats. Veehoo vapes support environmental protection measures and are committed to promoting a circular economy and reducing the impact of waste on the environment.
Veehoo vapes will continue to be committed to environmental protection and recycling, advocating consumers to properly dispose of waste products, while continuously improving product quality and environmental awareness, and contributing to building a cleaner and more sustainable future.
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