(Ridgefield, NJ) – For immediate release. SPRK Vape, a global brand consumers have come to know and trust, is one of the few vape brands that is addressing the growing concern over disposable vape product waste and implementing the 4 R’s into their corporate mandate by 2024: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink – the goal of taking a step towards consumer education regarding waste reduction in the vape industry.

SPRK is committed to responsible stewardship when it comes to vape device waste management and to this end is committed to reducing waste footprint by 75% by the end of 2024.

SPRK is leaning forward into the vape waste issue by embracing the Extended Producer Responsibility model. Under such a model, a deposit for each pod or device is charged to consumers at time of purchase which is then credited back when that pod or device is returned upon the end of its usable life. This model has been adopted by many top consumer goods brands who sell recyclable bottles or containers.

The issue in waste disposal is not necessarily the vape pen, it lies in the lithium-ion battery. Proper disposal of an e-cigarette requires removing the filler material, rinsing it under running water until all nicotine residues are removed, and then wrapping it in a scrap of biodegradable material. The cartridge itself should be similarly rinsed and then sealed with its original plug. “Only then can it all be discarded as you would any other plastic waste. The lithium-ion battery must be disposed of at a hazardous waste disposal facility, which in some cases is hard or inconvenient to find in smaller rural communities.

“SPRK is a global brand that is committed to protecting the environment through recycling programs that allow for easy and safe disposal of all parts and components of our devices. Sustainability and waste reduction is now a focal point for the SPRK brand.”  Ariel Gorelik, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. 

SPRK Vape, a global vape company launched in 2017, was created to provide a secure and desirable alternative to combustible cigarettes, that is pleasurable for the consumer in terms of ease of use, customization and durability. 

The decades of industry experience the executive team brings to SPRK Vape combined with a world class manufacturing and R&D team result in world renowned design and constant technological innovation. SPRK Vape manufactures disposables, additional pod systems, rechargeable devices and vape accessories that are distributed globally.