When BUDDY came on the scene in 2019, the portable options for smokers were limited and dated. Believe it or not, some folks just wanted a less shitty looking way to smoke weed. (Hi, we're folks.) It was easy to find the fake metal cigarette pipe and glass chillum pipes, but one-hitters didn't get much cuter or more efficient than that. To this day, they're still the most ubiquitous option at most head shops. Anyway, our problem persisted. For the folks who want a stylish and efficient one hitter, we created our stylish, unbreakable one-hitter pipe called BUDDY. Our goal was to create something that would stand the test of time and be a regular part of your rotation. Easy to use, easy to clean, and convenient to carry.
In the five years we have been in business, disposable tobacco vapes and cannabis vapes have exploded in popularity - right into landfills everywhere, despite society's pearl clutching about the waste produced by plastic water bottles, K-cups, and other single use plastics. What the fuck? This got us thinking: What happens to vapes after they die?
For every step forward we take with plastic straws and bottles, we take two steps backward with vapes. After all, vapes are not simply single-use plastics; they are single-use electronics. They contain lithium batteries and metals that pollute soil and water sources. While plenty of dispensaries offer recycling programs, most vapes never make their way back to their purchase point, and instead get tossed after they have billowed their last cloud. Most disposable vapes wind up incinerated or in landfills.
We created our BUDDY one-hitter pipe to be something you can cherish for a long time. With the added perk of customization, it makes the perfect gift, and something they can always depend on. That’s the definition of a good buddy. Anything less is trash.
Vapes Are Trash, Buddies Are Forever
