The Irish vape advocacy group Respect Vapers are calling all vapers to take part in a survey.
Minister Ossian Smyth TD and the Department of the Environment, are inviting the public to complete a survey about disposable vapes and recycling in Ireland.
It outlines three options on how Ireland can address environmental concerns with disposable vapes:
Ban vapes –Respect Vapers believes that banning disposables will not solve the problem and will only drive the public to buy vapes from unregulated sources.
Deposit and return scheme – Vapers will pay a deposit when you buy a disposable vape, which you get back when you return the used product.
Improving the existing producer responsibility scheme and consumer awareness – Vape producers will be required, by law, to be environmentally responsible in recycling used vapes and educating vapers to properly dispose them.
Take part here https://consult.decc.gov.ie/en/content/public-consultation-disposable-vaping-devices.
The Dept of Environment is inviting the public to participate in a consultation on disposable vapes. Disposable vapes CAN be recycled but many don’t know this.
Public awareness needs to be improved. Policy must protect environmental AND public health ➡️ https://t.co/xPYLWm7HB0 pic.twitter.com/AcjpBd9pI2
— Respect Vapers (@RespectVapers) July 1, 2023
📣 VAPERS: The Dept of Environment has launched a public consultation on disposable vapes. They are proposing 3 options to address the environmental impact of disposables:
1️⃣ Total ban
2️⃣ Deposit and return scheme
3️⃣ Improve producer responsibility & public awareness 🧵
— Respect Vapers (@RespectVapers) June 27, 2023