ESG - 42000 Tons Of Vape Waste Annually: Report Shares 6 Tips To Stem $9B Environmental Waste Crisis | Benzinga
The cannabis vaping industry faces significant environmental challenges, particularly with lithium-ion batteries in Electronic Cannabis Delivery Systems (ECDS). These batteries pose substantial environmental risks if not properly recycled, including the potential for toxic chemicals to leach into the environment and cause contamination.
A recent white paper titled "The Green Puff” by Mitchell Colbert and Arnaud Dumas de Rauly highlights the need for take-back programs and the use of recycled materials to mitigate these risks. According to the report, "Battery waste is a hidden but significant issue in the cannabis industry."
Battery Waste Management
Battery waste management refers to the proper disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries used in Electronic Cannabis Delivery Systems (ECDS). According to the report, effective battery waste management is crucial to mitigate these risks, protect environmental health and reclaim valuable resources.
The report highlights the need for take-back programs, device-specific mechanisms allowing users to recycle the battery, and, sustainable materials to address this hidden yet substantial issue in the cannabis industry.
Refillable And Reusable Systems
One proposed solution to reduce waste is the adoption of refillable and reusable systems. The report draws parallels to the reuse of milk bottles, suggesting that a similar approach could significantly reduce waste in the cannabis vaping industry.
"We can no longer ignore the environmental impact of single-use vape systems. Our research highlights the urgent need for refillable and ...