ELFBAR’s Commitment to Sustainability Recognized
On April 23, 2024, ELFBAR, a global leader in electronic vapor products under the parent company AiQiJi, announced a significant achievement. Their corrugated paper-based product structure won the prestigious 2024 iF Design Award (International Forum Design Award 2024). This accolade showcases the brand’s commitment to maximizing recyclability as part of its long-term environmental goals.
Innovative Use of Corrugated Paper
The design inspiration for using corrugated paper came from its common application in architecture and furniture, which provides lightness and durability superior to traditional materials like wood. ELFBAR leveraged these properties to craft an electronic vapor product that not only looks unique but is also environmentally friendly. This award-winning design features:
- Easy disassembly for recycling
- Printable surfaces for vibrant, customizable patterns
- Integrated waterproof layers to address common issues like mold and moisture
The ease of disassembling the battery compartment allows users to separate and replace the casing and internal components, promoting material reuse and recycling.
R3 Concept: A New Benchmark in Eco-Friendly Design
ELFBAR’s latest innovation, the R3 concept product, represents a leap forward in environmental sustainability. It features a rotatable base with a button mechanism that simplifies the disassembly process, allowing users to manually break down the product into five components: the lithium battery, outer casing, microphone, battery shell, and mouthpiece with filter. This design boosts the product’s total recyclability rate to an impressive 85%.
The GreenAwareness Global Recycling Initiative
Aiming to set a benchmark in industry recycling practices, AiQiJi has been proactive in its environmental efforts. In April 2023, the GreenAwareness program was launched in the UK to facilitate the recycling of disposable electronic vapor products. This initiative involves:
- Collaborations with local recycling services
- Advanced research on reusing recycled lithium batteries
As of April 1, 2024, over 200,000 products have been recycled through the program, weighing in at more than 5.6 tons. Plans are underway to expand the GreenAwareness initiative from ELFBAR to include LOST MARY, with recycling points set to reach over 4,000 global retail locations by 2024.
Future Directions and Impact
AiQiJi is not only one of China’s earliest exporters of electronic vapor products but has also grown to become a leader in the global, branded, and compliant electronic vapor industry. With business operations across over 100 global markets and serving more than 30 million adult users, AiQiJi’s brands, including ELFBAR and LOST MARY, have achieved significant market shares in Europe and America.
Looking Ahead:
AiQiJi aims to complete a “closed-loop recycling process” for disposable electronic vapor products, encompassing collection, transportation, disassembly, and reuse. The company is also expanding its recycling programs across multiple global markets, bringing more markets, brands, and product categories into the GreenAwareness recycling ecosystem.
Choose ELFBAR for a Sustainable Vaping Experience
By opting for ELFBAR’s environmentally conscious products, you are making a choice that benefits both you and the planet. Choose wisely—support sustainability and enjoy superior quality with ELFBAR’s innovative and eco-friendly vaping solutions.
