Good news for nicotine addicts but Juul devices are re-usable but the pods aren’t which still create a ton of plastic waste.

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    Juul devices are re-usable but the pods aren’t which still create a ton of plastic waste.

    Juuls/pod systems/“disposable” ones are, but there are plenty of options that are fully rebuild-able. RTA/RDA on a classic mod for example.

    Idk why so many abandoned the classic mods, they are so much cooler, I had one with Bluetooth and LEDs back in the day LMAO.

    Ig that “just works” aspect of the pods was as addictive as the nicotine :/

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      Not really sure what’s happened for that as well, as myself one who still uses an RTA and a mod. The local vape shop in my area went under… so now basically it’s ordering online as the only option. But even so the cost effectiveness is overwhelming.

      Honestly I think it’s simply the fact that, nice mods etc… last years… my RTA with about 15 bucks worth of cotton and wire, has held me up for over 2 years. $30 of liquid can last me 2 months easily. Meanwhile I’m seeing people buying disposables that last about 3 days for $25.

      I assume that’s basically what happened though, stores are incentivized to encourage things that bring lots of re-occuring income. I’d have to say it’s the same as the reason why almost everyone uses inkjet printers instead of lasers.

      Half the reason I started vaping was because I couldn’t care less about killing myself, but spending $7 a day on a pack of cigs, was adding up fast.

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      Yeah i used to smoke refills - it’s so easy and a bottle would last me for months. You can also mix flavors and cola + any fruit (like cola lichee) was my go to!