Ditch The Vape Day™
Collect to Protect™
Ditch The Vape Day™ is a coordinated school and community initiative designed to prevent youth vaping through education, support, safe vape disposal, and community action. Together, we can equip young people with the tools and support to choose a healthier, vape-free future.
Our comprehensive approach to prevention
Ditch The Vape Day™ brings schools, families, and community partners together through education, prevention, cessation support, youth leadership, and safe vape disposal. The initiative is designed to move communities beyond awareness and toward meaningful, sustainable action.
Education and awareness
Empowering youth, families, educators, and community partners with knowledge about vaping, nicotine addiction, and healthier choices.
Support and resources
Providing practical tools, prevention materials, cessation support, and implementation guidance for schools and communities.
Safe vape disposal
Supporting responsible collection, storage, and disposal of vaping devices to reduce exposure, fire hazards, and environmental risk.
More than just a day: A year-round commitment
Ditch The Vape Day™ is more than an awareness event. It is a coordinated school and community initiative that equips young people, families, educators, and community partners with the education, support, and resources needed to prevent youth vaping and build healthier, vape-free communities.
Download Your Ditch The Vape Day™ Resources
Access our comprehensive Implementation Guide and Vape Disposal Guide to successfully bring Ditch The Vape Day™ to your school or community. These resources provide step-by-step instructions and best practices.
How to get involved
Schools, parents, educators, youth-serving organizations, public health professionals, prevention coalitions, and community leaders all have a role to play. Bring Ditch The Vape Day™ to your school or community, share prevention resources, support youth leadership, and help build healthier, vape-free environments.
