The rise of vaping over the last decade brought a promise: a cleaner, smoke-free alternative to cigarettes. What it didn’t promise and what’s only recently become impossible to ignore, is the environmental aftermath. From single-use plastics and nicotine-contaminated waste to tiny lithium batteries that can start fires in bins, vaping products create a complicated waste stream that strains recycling systems and harms ecosystems. What’s in a vape and why that...

When choosing a pod kit, the fundamental question many new vapers face is: refillable or prefilled pod kit? The “right” option depends on your priorities. If you want absolute convenience, no mess, no thinking about e-liquid : a prefilled pod system may appeal. You just drop in a pod and vape. But that simplicity comes at a cost: higher price per puff, limited flavor choices, and more waste. On the...