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Established in 2022, Green Wings Project is a charity organisation (Charity Number: 1207209) that aims to promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment through promoting, identifying and advancing solutions for recycling, reuse and harmless disposal of disposable/single-use electronic products.

Green Wings Project at Vaper Expo Winter 2024: Championing Vape Recycling Solutions Amid Ban Discussions

Held from October 25-27 at Birmingham’s NEC, this year’s winter expo marked our third presence, and provided a crucial platform for Green Wings Project to promote our mission of responsible vape recycling and to address the ever-evolving landscape of vape regulations.

Green Wings Project Supports International E-Waste Day 2024

In the spirit of International E-waste Day, Green Wings Project encourages everyone to sort through their homes and workplaces to find old or unused electronics. Whether it’s a cable from a long-forgotten device or a used vape, recycling these items can significantly reduce the environmental burden.

Green Wings Project Proudly Sponsors Gunnersbury Athletic FC at Gunnersbury Cup 2024

Green Wings Project, a charity organisation committed to environmental sustainability and single-use electronic waste management, proudly sponsored “Gunnersbury Athletic FC” at the Gunnersbury Cup 2024.

Green Wings Project: Successful Debut as a Registered Charity at Vaper Expo UK 2024

Green Wings Project is enjoying significant progress as shown by our debut as a registered charity at Vaper Expo UK 2024, the biggest vape event in Europe.

Green Wings Project Welcomes Neil Robinson as CEO: A Global Vision for Environmental Change

Green Wings Project (GWP) is proud to announce that Neil Robinson has been appointed CEO. His extensive leadership experience spanning international business, government relations, digital marketing campaigns, and project management perfectly aligns with GWP’s commitment to sustainable electronic recycling and positions him to lead GWP’s mission to be at the forefront of global environmental advocacy.

Embarking on a Greener Journey: Green Wings Project in 2024

As we step into 2024, the Green Wings Project outlines our vision and upcoming initiatives for a more sustainable future in electronic waste management.

A Downstream Social Norms Approach for Curtailing E-cigarette Waste: Promising Social Marketing Interventions from Consumer Interactions

Roy Malon Shamhuyenhanzva, Asphat Muposhi and Delight Rufaro Hungwe; Waste Management & Research: The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economy Volume 41, Issue 7; DOI: 10.1177/0734242X231160083

A Review of Environmental Pollution from the Use and Disposal of Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes: Contaminants, Sources, and Impacts

Sustainability 2021, 13(23), DOI: 10.3390/su132312994; Published: 24 November 2021

Lithium-ion Batteries Towards Circular Economy: A Literature Review of Opportunities and Issues of Recycling Treatments

Elena Mossali, Nicoletta Picone, Luca Gentilini, Olga Rodrìguez, Juan Manuel Pérez, Marcello Colledani, Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 264, 2020; DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110500.

Green Wings Project Advocates for Sustainable Vaping at Vaper Expo UK 2023

Fresh off the floors of Vaper Expo UK 2023, we at Green Wings Project are reflecting on the incredible conversations and commitments to sustainable vaping practices we witnessed.

End-of-life Management of Lithium-ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles: Selected References on Problem Scope, Regulatory Environment, and Circular Economy Opportunities

Compiled by Laura L. Barnes, M.S.L.I.S., Sustainability Information Curator, Illinois Sustainable Technology Centre; 2021-09

Green Wings Project Collaborates with Royal Mail to Revolutionise Electronic Waste Recycling

Simply search for “Green Wings Project” on Royal Mail Returns and generate your free shipping label today.

Risk Management Over the Life Cycle of Lithium-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Volume 148, 2021, 111240, DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2021.111240; co-authored by Paul A. Christensen, Paul A. Anderson, Gavin D.J. Harper, Simon M. Lambert, Wojciech Mrozik, Mohammad Ali Rajaeifar, Malcolm S. Wise, and Oliver Heidrich.

“Green Wings Project” Promoting Environmental Protection at Aaron Kwok’s Performance

In a landmark collaboration, the ‘Green Wings Project’ (GWP) has synergised its vision with Aaron Kwok’s magnetic concert.

Environmental Impacts, Pollution Sources and Pathways of Spent Lithium-ion Batteries

DOI: 10.1039/D1EE00691F (Review Article) Energy Environ. Sci., 2021, 14, 6099-6121, authored by Wojciech Mrozik , Mohammad Ali Rajaeifar, Oliver Heidrich and Paul Christensen

Green Wings Project: Pioneering Sustainability and Societal Harmony

Green Wings Project (GWP) proudly sponsors the ‘Boundless: Transitions Exhibition,’ a project by the A-MAZE ARTISTS COLLECTIVE, hosted at A.P.T. GALLERY from 5th to 29th October, 2023.

Green Wings Partners with Leading Vape Stores

Green Wings Project’s recycling programme is a key step towards a more sustainable vaping industry; by offering a tangible recycling solution for waste vape products, we aim to protect our environment and conserve our resources.

How to Dispose of and Recycle Vapes

www.businesswaste.co.uk The vaping market is one of the UK’s largest growing consumer goods sectors, currently valued at around £1 billion. Vaping shops and the many varieties of e-cigarettes they sell are everywhere. However, there are still many unknowns and some growing concerns around vaping as it’s a relatively recent innovation. These range from health effects to

Planet of the vapes: How big a problem are e-cigarettes, and where can they be recycled?

By Euronews Green Published on 01/08/2023 – 17:34   Three-quarters of people in the UK say they don’t recycle their vapes, which contain a cocktail of precious and hazardous materials.   Electronic cigarettes have taken the UK by storm in recent years, with a deluge of varieties for sale on the high street. No social gathering

Green Wings Project Unveils Striking Graffiti in Shoreditch to Champion Used E-Cigarette Recycling

Green Wings Project’s unique blend of art and activism signals a refreshing approach to environmental advocacy. We hope that this initiative will inspire other communities, brands, and artists to join forces and amplify the message of sustainability.

Green Wings Project Surpasses 5000 Recycle Bin Placements

  LONDON, July 7, 2023 – Green Wings Project (GWP), a renowned advocate for environmental sustainability, proudly announces a significant milestone in its new recycling initiative. To date, we have placed over 5,000 recycling bins in local shops across the United Kingdom, aiding in the proper disposal and recycling of used vape products. Born out

Green Wings Project Launches Nationwide Initiative to Recycle Used Vapes Across the UK

GWP’s vape recycling programme aligns with our mission to promote responsible waste management and environmental conservation. We encourage all shop owners to take this unique opportunity to play a role in reducing landfill waste and improving recycling rates in the UK.

GREEN WINGS PROJECT LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING E-CIGARETTE RECYCLING PROGRAM

Green Wings Project (GWP), a pioneering environmental organisation, has been tirelessly working since early 2023 to create an impactful e-cigarette recycling programme, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom to fully encompass the recycling cycle of waste vapes.

EXCLUSIVE: Streets polluted by plastic and toxic chemicals in plague of discarded single-use e-cigs

Single-use vapes have become the latest pollution menace strewn across beaches, beauty spots and pavements.

Over 1.3 million disposable vapes a week are ending up in landfill or incineration

They’re now a common sight in bars, nightclubs and at festivals – partygoers gripping for dear life to their disposable vapes.

Rise of single-use vapes sending tonnes of lithium to landfill

Millions of disposable vapes that could be recycled are ending up in landfill despite containing lithium, an in-demand metal needed for batteries.

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Environmental impact: Disposable vapes contain batteries and electronic components that can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Recycling these vapes can prevent harmful materials from ending up in landfills and polluting the environment.

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Established in 2022, Green Wings Project is a charity organisation (Charity Number: 1207209) that aims to promote, for the benefit of the public, the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment through promoting, identifying and advancing solutions for recycling, reuse and harmless disposal of disposable/single-use electronic products.

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