For years, cannabis vaping has swung between convenience and waste. Consumers chased disposable ease, brands juggled endless SKUs, and the planet absorbed the cost as lithium-ion batteries piled up in landfills. Now a new shift is underway: the move toward open, interoperable, and reusable vape systems built to last rather than expire.
The push is environmental, economic, and cultural. Disposables made vaping simple, yet also expensive, inconsistent, and unsustainable. Brands want to cut hardware costs, simplify supply chains, and deliver better user experience without the one-and-done waste. The next wave treats cannabis vaping less like gadgetry and more like infrastructure.
One of the most talked-about examples is Singular, a modular vape system developed by Seattle-based ACTIVE, which recently debuted in partnership with Verano and Trulieve. The system centers on a reusable battery and an open platform that works with multiple pod “engines” (ceramic, postless, and stainless steel) each optimized for different extract types.
“Brands want efficiency and differentiation. Consumers want to spend less but without sacrificing performance,” says Michael Brosgart, president of ACTIVE. “Singular brings these together in one open platform that works for the entire industry.”
From disposable habits to open ecosystems
The timing could not be better. According to industry watchers, All-in-One vapes now account for a large share of U.S. vape sales, a dramatic shift from only a few years ago. Growth has brought frustration, though. Users toss batteries with every pod, brands face compatibility headaches, and retailers navigate mounting waste regulations.
In an early review, Beard Bros Pharms called Singular the “USB-C moment” for cannabis vapes, arguing that an open, interoperable platform can reduce confusion while improving performance.
“With Singular, ACTIVE now offers one device that can power pods uniquely optimized to deliver the best flavor and effects across all forms of cannabis extracts,” the …
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Author: High Times / High Times
