Empowering Retail: Recycling Vapes Responsibly
From Retail: Unplugged by Retail NZ
March 13, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the environmental impact of vapes and the role retailers can play in recycling them responsibly.
What happens to vapes after they’re used – and what role can retailers play in reducing waste? In this episode, we chat with Brett Ormsby from Vapo about VapeCycle, New Zealand’s first full vape recycling programme, and how simple actions in your store can make a real environmental difference. Retail NZ is the peak body for New Zealand retailers. We’re here to make sure the voice of retailers is heard and help make running a business easier. As a member, you’ll have UNLIMITED access to our ...
People in this episode
Host: Retail NZ
Guest: Brett Ormsby
Topics covered
- vape recycling
- environmental impact
- retail responsibility
- waste reduction
- sustainability
Keywords
- vapes
- recycling
- environment
- retail
- sustainability
- waste management
- VapeCycle
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vapo, Retail NZ, VapeCycle
Places: New Zealand
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