Canadian Vaping Association unveils recycling initiative
The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) announced that it is teaming up with industry leaders to launch VapeCycle, a nationwide recycling program designed to address the environmental impact of e-waste in disposable vaping products while supporting Canada's public health harm reduction initiatives.
The CVA says that responsible disposal of single-use vape batteries is the first step to reducing ecological impacts and ensuring vaping’s role in harm reduction aligns with broader sustainability goals.
Retailers who enroll in the recycling program can request recycling bags and shipping labels to send collected disposables directly to a CVA sorting facility. Consumers can pick up recycling bags from participating retailers and request a shipping label from VapeCycle to send used disposables for recycling or simply drop them off at the same participating store if they prefer.
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"The vaping industry is dedicated to environmental stewardship while providing innovative solutions to help Canada reach its goal of reducing smoking rates to below 5% by 2035," said Sam Tam, president of the CVA. "VapeCycle embodies our dual mission: supporting adult smokers in switching to less harmful alternatives while ensuring these products minimize harm to our planet. This initiative will establish Canada as a global leader in sustainable vaping practices with a program that minimizes e-waste across the country. Already, Canada is pioneering eco-friendly rechargeable vaping devices to curb e-waste, drive innovation, and promote a greener future."
