We’ve partnered with Vapelabs to launch an exciting trial program for vape recycling! We’re officially in the process of onboarding pharmacies across Australia to provide a safe drop-off solution for used vapes - helping to combat the staggering statistic of over 1 million vapes ending up in landfill every week.
The vape cloud is bigger than ever
Vapes are considered a triple threat: they’re plastic, hazardous and electronic waste.
With more than 700,000 Australians using e-cigarettes daily, improper disposal poses a major risk. Vapes thrown in kerbside bins can ignite in trucks and waste facilities due to lithium-ion batteries, while those dumped in landfill risk leaking toxic chemicals such as battery acid, lithium and nicotine into the environment.
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“We all see vapes turning up in the wrong places - bins, streets, even parks. The truth is, most people just don’t know what to do with them. This partnership is about making it super simple: drop them at a pharmacy or book a Pickup, and we’ll take care of the rest. Easy, safe, and better for everyone.” - Giorgio, CEO of ReSmart.
How do vapes get recycled?
We partner with certified e-waste recyclers where vapes undergo multiple chemical processes until they’re treated. Then, they go through a battery recycling plant which is a mechanical milling with a series of separation processes - ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastic, black mass and any other rubbish.
ReSmart and Vapelabs aim to create a long-term solution for both reducing vape littering and encouraging vape recycling.
Individuals outside pilot areas can book a ReSmart Pickup via resmart.co to have vapes and other hard-to-recycle items collected from their doorstep.
Stay connected as we will soon announce the locations of these drop-off points.
Cheers,
The ReSmart Team.