We are at the forefront of a recycling revolution, transforming discarded electronic vapes into valuable components for a resurgent domestic manufacturing industry. Our innovative approach makes environmental impact profitable and scalable.
In partnership with over 100 retailers across multiple states, we are actively collecting tens of thousands of vapes annually. Our work addresses the critical e-waste problem while creating a profitable, sustainable, and circular economy.
We are a vital link in the fight against e-waste, diverting thousands of units from landfills and preventing hazardous materials from contaminating our planet.
We don't just recycle; we mine. We extract valuable components like microchips, batteries, and screens with a per-unit value of approximately $7, returning them to the supply chain.
We provide clean, high-quality recovered materials directly to local U.S. manufacturers, supporting the reshoring of American electronics production and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Our proprietary system is designed to be intelligent, secure, and self-sufficient.
Our intelligent, off-grid bins, powered by solar energy, are strategically placed at participating retailers. Each box uses a proprietary verification system to confirm a vape's eligibility for recycling. This ensures a clean and valuable feedstock for our recycling process, preventing contamination from non-recyclable items.
Our mobile app and web platform serve as the brain of the operation. Once a vape is verified and accepted, the system instantly logs the return to the customer's profile, awarding points towards discounts. For retailers, the app provides a real-time view of their bin's status, sends alerts for collection, and provides valuable data on customer engagement.
The final step in our process is providing clean, valuable materials to the manufacturers who need them most. We are proud to support the reshoring movement by supplying high-quality, domestically sourced components.
We process and aggregate lithium-ion batteries, which we then supply to leading battery recyclers for the recovery of critical metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
The embedded computers in vapes contain valuable silicon and precious metals. We supply these components to specialized e-waste refiners to recover materials for a wide range of new applications.
Clean plastics (ABS/PC) and metals (aluminum) are separated and sold to local US plastics compounders and metal refiners, completing the circular lifecycle and supporting domestic manufacturing from the ground up.
We are actively seeking strategic partnerships to expand our mission. Contact us to learn more about how you can join the Respawn network.
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