Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store vape bins to SGF members.
Research conducted by Opinium of 1,000 adults in Scotland showed that the provision of in-store bins is the most effective way to increase recycling levels of used vapes.
SGF Chief Executive Dr Pete Cheema, said: “SGF promotes responsible community retailing and so the opportunity to provide, with Elfbar, 1,000 free in-store vaping bins to retailers is an important step forward and will feed into the process of providing easy waste and recycling options for disposable vaping products.
“We would encourage retailers sign up for a free vaping bin and they will have the perfect opportunity to do so at our SGF Annual Conference which takes places over 12 and 13 October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.”
Eve Peters, Director of Government Affairs and spokesperson for Elfbar in the UK, added: “Elfbar is delighted to be working with SGF in the development and delivery of this vital campaign to increase recycling points for used vapes in the convenience sector across Scotland.
“Single-use vapes are a key entry point for adult smoker’s looking to quit smoking for good, however it is vital that they are disposed of responsibly.”
Current recycling points for used Elfbar products is available via the Recycle Your Electricals postcode locator.
The provision of 1,000 free co-branded bins to SGF members will begin in mid-October.
