Green
Wings
Project
Reuse, reduce, recycling and considering our generation.
Green Wings Project is a UK charity building a straightforward, safe recycling network for disposable electronic waste — starting with single-use vapes.
Reuse, reduce, recycle — for our generation.
An effective recycling network
A straightforward and efficient recycling infrastructure for disposable electronic waste, shifting consumer behaviour and creating tangible solutions.
Research & technology
We follow and engage with the latest advances in recycling technology and contribute insights to the field of e-waste management.
Education & advocacy
From policymakers to the public, we explain the challenges of e-waste and make the case for collective action.
Community & business partnerships
Connecting businesses, individuals and local communities to make proper e-waste recycling the norm.
Host a Green Wings collection bin
Retailers across the UK collect used vapes from their customers with our bins. Register your shop, request collections online and earn reward points for every kilo recycled.
Recent projects
Reflecting on Vaper Expo UK 2025: A Weekend of Purpose and Changes
This May, Green Wings Project returned to Vaper Expo UK 2025 at NEC Birmingham for our 4th exhibition. Over 3 days, we connected with hundreds of industry professionals, retailers, and vapers, all curious (and often…
Green Wings Project at Vaper Expo Winter 2024: Championing Vape Recycling Solutions Amid Ban Discussions
Green Wings Project was honoured to attend the Vaper Expo UK once again in 2024, marking our third presence at one of the vaping industry’s largest exhibitions. Held from October 25-27 at Birmingham’s NEC, this year’s…
Green Wings Project Supports International E-Waste Day 2024
As International E-Waste Day (IEWD) approaches on October 14th, 2024 , Green Wings Project is proud to announce our active support for this global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the fastest-growing waste…
What the research says
Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes: A Material and Elemental Analysis
The global surge in disposable vape usage has introduced unprecedented challenges to environmental sustainability and resource management. An innovative study, Deconstructing Contemporary Disposable Vapes , led by…
Exploring the Environmental Footprint of E-Cigarettes: Challenges and Unknowns
The rise of e-cigarettes as a popular alternative to traditional tobacco products has introduced not only a shift in public health considerations but also a pressing environmental dilemma. A groundbreaking study…
A Scoping Review on the Environmental Impacts of E-Cigarettes: From Production to Disposal
E-cigarettes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), have rapidly gained global popularity, with consumption skyrocketing among youth and young adults. While marketed as healthier alternatives and eco-friendly…
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