Blush X Sorpa
When the buzz is gone
In 2023, electronic devices and hazardous waste accounted for around 2.6% of mixed household waste—approximately 1.9 kg per capita in the capital area. It is crucial that electronic devices, including sex toys, are disposed of correctly, as these discarded items contain valuable materials that can be given a new life.
On the occasion of International E-Waste Day, sex toy retailer Blush and recycling company Sorpa got under the same covers in an unexpected yet rewarding collaboration to launch an initiative encouraging the proper disposal of used devices.
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The world of sex toys lends itself naturally to playful double meanings—both visually and verbally—which made it an ideal foundation for the campaign. The copy leaned into bold, tongue-in-cheek references to the products offered by Blush, while the design translated these ideas into expressive and provocative visual executions.
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The reality is that many households have devices tucked away that have long outlived their purpose—items people may not know how to dispose of, or may feel hesitant bringing to recycling centres. The campaign aimed to clarify how to properly dispose of these products, making it feel as natural and accessible as recycling any other household waste.
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Recycling can be exciting. The campaign’s visual identity aligned with Blush’s signature pink aesthetic, including a newly designed logo referencing both the brand and the universal recycling symbol. A custom pink recycling bin was also created, travelling across the city to collect used devices from the public.
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No one should feel ashamed of their waste.
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I co-led the project alongside the Creative Director, working closely with the copywriter and designer throughout the process. As a purely graphic campaign, the development was highly collaborative, with roles naturally overlapping as we explored the interplay between visual ideas and wordplay.
The process was driven by experimentation, allowing us to continuously refine and push both the concept and execution through a close integration of copy and design.
A satisfying collaboration
There’s a fine line between clever and cheeky—and that’s exactly where the magic happens. By balancing the two, we drew attention to both sex toys and recycling, ensuring everyone involved came away satisfied.
Radio
Radio spots took the form of bold obituaries for dearly departed pleasure devices—Womanizer Pro G-spot Rabbit, among others. In lieu of flowers, listeners were encouraged to honour their memory through recycling.
A guide to sorting your love life
It wasn’t long ago that owning sex toys was considered taboo. That’s no longer the case—but talking about what happens to them once they’ve served their purpose still is. In reality, they’re just like any other electronic device. They should be recycled, as they contain valuable materials—and returning them to the cycle is far better for the environment.
From a vibrator you came, to a
tablet | hairdryer | microphone
you shall return.
The cycle, fulfilled
Special recycling bins were placed in Blush stores and at Sorpa recycling centres to collect used and unwanted pleasure devices.
The cycle, fulfilled
To drive engagement, we launched an interactive game inviting audiences to test their knowledge of proper disposal. Blending education with entertainment, the game guided users through the ins and outs of disposal in a playful way, proving that when it comes to sorting, doing it right can be quite satisfying.