Towards a Greener Future: The Vape Battery Recycling Challenge. Recycling Practices and Environmental Impact of Disposable Vape Batteries in Monkstown.

Abstract

In the first stage, it will evaluate if it is a waste management system of that type. Afterwards, their actions are measured to identify where they fall short and locations assistance is accessible on the maintenance side. The study will have the advantage of access to sales data related specifically in terms of how many vaporizers were ordered, sold weekly, and returned to store. It was the foundation to give more precise metrics on analyzing and prototyping an in-store recycling bin. This mimic will help ensure the recycling (or other disposal) of single use vaporizers for more sustainable waste management.

This will be achieved through utilizing qualitative processes, such as semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Consumer interviews shall be performed to learn about consumer behaviour post use of vaping waste and current practice observations within the store regarding handling waste management. Customer attitudes and perceptions toward recycling disposable vaping batteries that will be investigated via closed-ended questionnaires.

By taking such a broad approach, this will find the obstacles and possibilities of recycling at retail sites from disposable vape batteries. The research will end in the proposal of a better waste management system that can be implemented for Monkstown as well, addressing its problems and moving further to aid other communities having similar difficulties. This research has the power to change policy and practice into a sustainable responsible waste management of tomorrow.

This research will not go into detail about consumer behavior of vaping, such as flavors or brand preferences and how long consumers have been consuming. It will also only be done with the brands marketed by Spar Monkstown, and only on disposable vapers too, excluding other types of vapers or electronic cigarettes. At the same time, it will not deal with any of the social ethics on consumption issues such as legality or harm to health in the use of substances whether it is right or wrong to consume and even individual perceptions. It also won't qualify as environmental harm, rather trying to show that there is a gap in the recycling loop for trash from dispose of VOLCANO vaporizers