Glastonbury Disposable Vape Ban
Glastonbury, the UK's most renowned summer festival, has made a significant decision regarding disposable vapes. With a staggering capacity of 200,000 attendees, the festival has decided to ban the use of disposable vapes due to concerns over their environmental impact. This move has ignited a broader conversation about the recycling and disposal of disposable vapes in the UK.
Neil McLaren, CMO at vaping.com, acknowledges the importance of addressing this issue and applauds Glastonbury for taking a stand. However, he believes that the ban should also extend to cigarettes, considering their well-documented harm and status as the world's most littered item. In this article, we explore the environmental implications of disposable vapes and offer a greener alternative for vapers concerned about the festival ban.
Disposable Vapes: An Environmental Hazard:
Disposable vapes including zero nicotine disposable vape have gained popularity over the years due to their convenience and ease of use. However, their widespread usage has led to mounting concerns about the environmental impact they pose. These single-use devices are typically made from plastic, metal, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries and other non-biodegradable materials. When not properly disposed of, they end up in landfills or, worse, as litter in our environment. For more information, you can read 'A Guide to Recycling Vape Products'
Glastonbury Vape Ban Takes the Lead:
Glastonbury's decision to ban disposable vapes demonstrates a worthy commitment to the environment. By banning disposables at the festival, Glastonbury aims to curb the damage caused by their improper disposal.
While this move is certainly a step in the right direction, Neil McLaren argues that Glastonbury could go further by also prohibiting cigarettes. This would not only address the health hazards associated with smoking but also significantly reduce the staggering amount of cigarette butts discarded annually, an estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts discarded each year.
Cigarettes, in addition to being considerably more harmful than vaping, contribute to the issue of second-hand smoke, which is unique to combustible cigarettes. Therefore, McLaren suggests that banning cigarettes at Glastonbury would provide a valuable service to attendees, particularly families attending the festival.
Embracing a Greener Alternative with a More Eco Vape Option:
For vapers concerned about the Glastonbury ban on disposable vapes, vaping.com recommends embracing a more environmentally friendly eco vape option of reusable devices with refillable vape juices. These more 'eco vapes' offer the same convenience as disposables but with the added benefit of significantly reducing waste. By reusing the pod and refilling it with e-liquid, vapers can help minimise the environmental impact associated with disposable vapes. Additionally, it is crucial to remember to recycle vape juice bottles once they are no longer needed, contributing to more sustainable vaping.
Can I vape at Glastonbury?
Yes, is the short answer, as long as it's not disposable, below is our Glastonbury vape guide to help you prepare for the long weekend and ensure you're equipped with everything you need.
The Vaping.com Best Festival Vapes
Here's our Vaping.com guide to the summer festival seasons' best rechargeable vapes. Everyone loves a disposable for their small, easy-to-use format, so for anyone wondering what to replace their Lost Mary vape of Crystal Bar with, we have a list of the best vape pens and pod vape to replace your disposable vape.
1. Vaporesso Xros 3 Mini Pod Kit:
This rechargeable mini kit is as small as a disposable vape and fits in any pocket or handbag - like a disposable it is also draw activated meaning all you have to do is inhale and it works! So all you have to do is bring your favourite vape juice from our summer flavours list and top the pod up when the liquid gets low - simple and the taste is spot on.
2. OXVA Xlim SE Pod Kit:
Another buttonless, draw-activated, rechargeable device, the Oxva Xlim SE also comes with two pods included in the kit, one 1.2 Ohm for stronger nicotine salts and the 0.8 Ohm compatible with 50/50 liquids or regular vape juices. Check out our summer flavour vape juice recommendations below.
3. GeekVape Wenax M1 Kit:
The Wenax M1 is a more traditional rechargeable vape pen-style kit but still just as simple to use as a disposable vape. Again buttonless, the Wenax M1 comes with two pod options, a 1.2 Ohm for stronger nic salts and a 0.8 Ohm for 50/50 blends and regular liquids. simply fill up your pod, attach it to the Wenax M1 and inhale and you're vaping!
4. Elf Bar Elfa Pod Kit
If the idea of living without your elf bar is just too unbearable, we have good news! The Elfa Pod kit is a rechargeable Elf Bar, with the same slimline, vape pen-style frame the Elfa Pod takes pre-filled flavour pods which come complete - so absolutely no re-filling required. Simply swap out the empty pod, dispose of it responsibly, pop in a new one and carry on vaping.
5. Crystal Plus Battery
Like the Elfa Pod, the Crystal Plus battery is a rechargeable Crystal Bar which takes pre-filled flavour pods! So if you've wondered how to recharge a crystal bar - here's your answer. The pods don't require refilling, simply dispose of them responsibly and attach a new one to your Crystal Plus.
How to Charge Vapes at Festivals:
So you're all covered with your reusable vape for Glastonbury but now you need to recharge your vape! Most vape devices come with a USB-C cable which you can pair with a power bank that will also charge your mobile phone, a win-win. And if you want to be really eco-friendly there are solar-powered power banks which will keep you going - as long as the sun shines!
A Co-Founder of vaping.com, Neil is a pioneer in trying to solve one of the world’s most avoidable problems and has spent 15 years in the world of vaping and nicotine alternatives, there's not much he hasn't seen or written about...
