ANDS unveils new recyclable and recoverable disposable vape

Vaping company ANDS has unveiled a new 99 per cent plus recyclable and recoverable single-use vape, Slix.

Developed on the back of heightened concerns about the environmental impact of single-use vapes, Slix is part of ANDS’ efforts to provide adult smokers with viable alternatives to combustible tobacco while minimising the impact on the environment.

Slix construction boasts an outer casing made of 100% recyclable high-grade cardboard, with a biodegradable silicone mouthpiece and end piece.

ANDS said the product has been independently tested by specialist vape waste firm Waste Experts, a wholly owned subsidiary of the electrical wholesaler City Electrical Factors (CEF), to verify its recyclability credentials.

In tests, the product was found to be 99.29 per cent recyclable and recoverable. Its light, simple construction also makes it 25 per cent lighter and significantly less complex than the leading brand. It creates 70 per cent less waste by weight compared to the same leading brand.

The product also scored highly in terms of waste processing time, taking 57 per cent less time to dismantle than the leading brand in the UK. The simplicity of design means it takes seconds to deconstruct and the time saved is vital to supporting cost efficiencies in the waste management of single-use vapes.

“While the analysis carried out by Waste Experts suggests that our single-use vape is highly recyclable, we will continue to work towards zero waste,” said Dr Marina Murphy, senior director of scientific and medical affairs at ANDS.

“We aim to build a high rate of recyclability into all our products, by using high quality recyclable materials and simple construction that allows for highly efficient dismantling. This contributes to a fast, efficient overall recycling process, which reduces waste management costs. This in turn helps to keep product prices competitive, creating a win-win for the environment and adult consumers who value our products.”

Fadi Maayta, president of ANDS, added: “We’re very much on a journey and by the end of this year we hope to launch a 100% recyclable and recoverable version of Slix, which will reduce the tonnage of waste going to landfill even further.”

“If these single-use vapes are restricted or banned over environmental fears as is being talked about in some circles - smokers could lose what many believe to be a very convenient, accessible and compelling alternative to conventional cigarettes.”

ANDS is also partnering with Waste Experts to create a recycling programme that will simplify the process of collection and recycling.

The product comes in eight flavours including blue raspberry lemon, cream tobacco, grape, kiwi passion fruit guava, mint, pink lemon, sour raspberry and watermelon.