Electronic pipe cigarettes are composed of three main elements: a cartridge, which contains the flavored nicotine solution for vaping, a heating element called atomizer or resistance and a lithium-ion battery.
Comparing regular cigarettes with electronic pipes, the latter are certainly more environmentally friendly than their conventional counterparts. However, two essential components for vaping, the cartridge and the lithium-ion battery, require the disposal of hazardous waste, which is why it is important to recycle them properly.
Hence, the importance of not throwing the vapor battery in the trash. Keep in mind that lithium-ion batteries are harmful to the environment. Also, cartridges with residual solution pose a threat to pets or wildlife, including anyone such as a child.
So how do you recycle an electronic bong?
In the case of batteries, the correct way to dispose of them is to donate them. Many electronics stores will receive and use used e-pipe batteries.
Also, if you contact local companies in your city that work with recyclable batteries, this is another good option. By recycling electronic pipe batteries, you will be doing your part to help prevent hazardous heavy metals from leaching out of landfills and potentially entering water supplies.
In the case of cartridges, at the consumer level, many e-cigarette pipe manufacturers and vendors today offer recycling programs, with the incentive of discounted products or. Contact some of your local stores.
From home, if you want to remove the filler material from the cartridge, you will need to rinse it under running water until all nicotine residue is removed and then wrap it in a piece of biodegradable material.
The cartridge should be similarly rinsed and then sealed with its original cap. Only then can it all be disposed of as you would any other plastic waste.
You can recycle glass e-liquid bottles in the same way as other glass products. If your favorite e-liquid comes in plastic bottles, then check the number on the bottom. If the community recycling program accepts that type of plastic, you will be able to recycle these bottles with any other household plastic.