What Are The Most Eco-Friendly Vape Kits?

Our favourite reduced-waste vape kits.
By Melanie, Lead Copywriter
19th Nov 2024(updated)

Whenever vaping’s in the news, you’ll often see that its environmental impact is discussed. Responsible retailers will have solid sustainability policies and choose to use environmentally-friendly packaging or offer recycling schemes. But how can individual vapers make their vape a little greener?

Your choice of vape kit has a big impact on how much waste is created. In general, kits that require more maintenance – such as refilling, recharging or changing coils – will be more eco-friendly than kits that require zero maintenance, such as disposable vapes. This is because you’ll only replace small parts and refill your kit rather than throw away the entire thing.

Below, we’ve put together a list of our favourite eco-friendly vape kits. We’ve based our choices on how many components need to be disposed of, how easy they are to recycle and even how durable they are. And, just like with all of our top ten guides, we’ve also taken customer feedback into account to make sure we’re only recommending the highest-quality kits that real vapers use.

Top 10 Eco Friendly Vapes

500mAh
2ml
1.2Ω
Elf Bar Elfa Pro Pod Kit
£5.99
Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Battery Capacity: 500mAh
Activation: Inhale
Coil Type: Built-In Coil Pods

If you’re looking for a more eco-friendly alternative to disposable vapes that’s just as convenient and low-maintenance, you’ll find your answer in our prefilled pod vapes. Of these, the Elfa Pro kit is a customer favourite. It uses pods which come ready-filled with nic salt e-liquid, and all you have to do to get started is break the seal on the pod, insert it into your device and inhale on the mouthpiece to vape.

Elfa Pro pods come in a wide variety of blends, including ones inspired by the best-selling Elf Bar disposables such as Strawberry Raspberry, Cherry Cola and Watermelon. When one pod is empty, it can simply be replaced. Unlike with disposables, you won’t need to replace your entire device – just a small pod. If this kit sounds like the vape for you, check out our Elfa Pro bundle, which includes 7 pods in your choice of flavour at a more budget-friendly price. It’s an ideal way to get started with a pod kit.

2800mAh
2ml
0.2Ω 0.4Ω
Vaporesso Luxe XR Max Vape Kit
£32.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: MTL, RDTL & DTL
Battery Capacity: 2800mAh
Activation: Button
Coil Type: Replaceable Coil Pods

The Vaporesso Luxe XR Max pod vape makes our list because it’s so versatile, it’s like having two vape kits in one. The large built-in battery can deliver up to 80W, and the device will automatically detect which coil you’ve chosen and output the best wattage to match. If you’re looking for a little more control, you can also adjust the power level yourself.

What sets this kit apart is its refillable pod which pairs with the massive Vaporesso GTX coil range. Within the series, you’ll find DTL, RDTL and MTL coils, so you don’t need to buy a second kit if you want to try another vaping style. This leads to less waste and means you can use any e-liquid you’d like. Plus, some of our customers tell us that they just keep a second pod with a different coil to hand to use when they want to change their vaping style, so they don’t need to carry another kit.

1000mAh
2ml
0.6Ω 0.8Ω 1.2Ω
Innokin Trine Vape Kit
£15.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Battery Capacity: 1000mAh
Activation: Button
Coil Type: Built-In Coil Pods

The Innokin Trine kit is one of the most sustainable refillable kits around. It uses a rechargeable 1000mAh battery that can be easily replaced and recycled when it declines due to wear and tear. This minimises waste and allows you to keep using your device. This kit has been designed for MTL vaping, and you can tailor how each puff feels by adjusting the 5-25W power output at the click of a button.

The VCap pods are top-filling and can be topped up with 2ml of e-liquid without needing to remove the pod from your kit. These pods house built-in coils, so you can swap the whole pod with a new one once your coil begins to taste burnt. You’ll find these pods in 0.6 Ohm, 0.8 Ohm and 1.2 Ohm resistances, so whether you’re after a tighter or looser vape, there’s something for you.

1000mAh
2ml
0.8Ω
Vaporesso Eco Nano Vape Kit
£9.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Battery Capacity: 1000mAh
Activation: Inhale
Coil Type: Built-In Mesh

Designed to be an eco-friendly alternative to disposables, the Vaporesso Eco Nano is a compact and pocket-friendly refillable kit. Its built-in 1000mAh battery will provide plenty of use between charges and it’s quick to recharge, too. Featuring a 16W max power output, this device will deliver a discreet amount of vapour with each puff – just inhale on the mouthpiece to get started.

The Eco Nano pods are what land this vape in our best eco-friendly vapes guide. Each pod houses a built-in Corex morph mesh coil that more efficiently vaporises e-liquid. This means the coil lasts longer, which means fewer pod replacements! You’ll find these pods in 0.6 Ohm, 0.8 Ohm and 1.2 Ohm resistances, so you can experiment with a tighter or looser draw and find an inhale that suits you.

1800mAh
2ml
0.8Ω 0.9Ω
Innokin Endura Apex Vape Kit
£23.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Battery Capacity: 1800mAh
Activation: Button
Coil Type: Replaceable Mesh & Standard

If you’re looking for a more eco-friendly yet simple vape, look no further than the Innokin Endura Apex. Designed to be easy to use for vapers of all experience levels – even those who’ve never used a refillable kit before – it features a mess-free top-filling design and a convenient single-button design. Despite its simplicity, it still boasts features like adjustable airflow and variable power levels.

As the Endura Apex features replaceable coils, it produces less waste when compared to disposable vapes or built-in coil kits. Compatible with the Innokin Prism S coil series, which features several resistance choices, two of them are included so you can try them out and find your favourite.

850mAh
2ml
0.8Ω 1.2Ω
Geekvape Sonder Q Vape Kit
£8.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: MTL & RDTL
Battery Capacity: 850mAh
Activation: Inhale
Coil Type: Replaceable Coil Pods

The Uwell Caliburn GZ2 is just one of the popular kits in the Caliburn range. Even though it’s been designed to be pocket-friendly and compact, it houses a built-in 850mAh battery that’s big enough to last most vapers all day. The GZ2 combines inhale activation with a discreet, MTL vape that feels more like a cigarette.

Caliburn G2 pods are compatible with the Caliburn G coils. As the coils aren’t built into the pods and can be replaced, there’s less waste – instead of disposing of the whole pod, you only need to throw away the coil inside. There are several coil resistances to pick from, with each delivering an MTL inhale alongside differing levels of vapour.

1 x 18650
2ml
0.4Ω
Voopoo Drag H80S Vape Kit
£29.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: MTL, RDTL, DTL
Battery Capacity: Replaceable 18650 Battery
Activation: Button
Coil Type: Replaceable Mesh & Standard Coils

The Voopoo Drag H80S is another really versatile option. It features a replaceable 18650 battery, which means that if the battery becomes worn out over time, you don’t need to dispose of your whole kit. Simply swap out your battery for a new one. Beyond that, it offers a variety of vaping modes such as Variable Wattage, Smart Mode and Eco Mode – which extends the life of your battery by lowering the power output.

The kit comes with a Voopoo PNP II pod, which is compatible with the massive PNP coil range. Within the collection, you’ll find a wide selection of resistances that provide you with everything from a tight, discreet MTL puff to a loose DTL vape that produces plenty of vapour, and everything in between. This means you don’t need to buy a whole new kit if you want to change your vaping style, plus, you can take your pick from our entire range of over 4,500 e-liquids.

3000mAh
2ml
0.48Ω 1.6Ω
Innokin Adept Zlide Kit
£33.99 Bundled
Features
Vaping Style: DTL
Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
Activation: Button
Coil Type: Replaceable Mesh & Standard Coils

The Innokin Adept Zlide kit is designed to be durable and long-wearing. This makes it an ideal choice if you’re looking for a greener vape, since it can more easily withstand the knocks and drops that might break other devices, causing you to need a replacement. Boasting an IP67 protection rating, it’s waterproof, dustproof, and the rubber body means it’s shockproof too.

The Zlide tank utilises replaceable coils, so there are no pods to dispose of – the only part that needs to be thrown away is the coil, and even they can be recycled. Within the Zenith and Plexus-Z coil ranges, you’ll find a variety of different MTL resistances on offer, so you can easily find one that suits your preferred inhale style.

400mAh
2ml
20mg
Blue Raspberry Lemon Slix Disposable Vape
£2.99
Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Battery Capacity: 400mAh
Activation: Inhale
Coil Type: Built-In Mesh Coil

Surprised to see a disposable on this list of eco-friendly vapes? Completely understandable! But, let us explain. You might have heard criticism of disposable vapes because they can be difficult to recycle and are sometimes littered. That’s where Slix disposables come in.

Slix vapes ditch the usual plastics and metals found in most disposable vapes and are instead constructed from paper and silicone and can be disassembled. That means they’re an easily-recyclable disposable – something genuinely rare. You can request a free returns envelope from Slix, send your devices back to them, and they’ll recycle or recover over 99% of the materials used to make your disposable – including precious metals like lithium which are found in the battery.

360mAh
2ml
20mg
Blueberry Sour Raspberry Elf Bar 600 V2 Disposable Vape
£4.99 3 For £12
Features
Vaping Style: MTL
Battery Capacity: 360mAh
Activation: Inhale
Coil Type: Built-In Mesh Coil

Elf Bar 600 V2 disposables are upgraded versions of the original Elf Bar vape. There are a few key differences between the original and new versions of the Elf Bar, like an improved coil and more flavour options, but most importantly, the V2s are easier to recycle.

Elf Bar V2s feature a non-soldered design. The various components of the device aren’t actually bonded together – they can be easily separated by machines. This means that they’re much easier to recycle than standard disposables when they’re put in an electrical recycling bin.

Summing Up

There you have it – a guide to buying a more eco-friendly vape kit. We hope this has helped you decide on your next favourite kit! Remember, this is only a small selection of our massive range of vape kits, so be sure to browse the full range for even more ideas.

If you need any advice on vaping in a more eco-friendly way, or if you have any questions about vaping at all, be sure to get in touch with our customer service team. Our friendly vape experts are on hand to help, seven days a week, by telephone, email and live chat.


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