Blush X Sorpa
When the buzz is gone
Electronic waste is often hidden away, especially when it comes to more personal devices. This campaign addressed that reality directly, encouraging people to dispose of sex toys properly, without embarrassment or hesitation.
By combining humour with clear guidance, the campaign reframed recycling as something open, accessible and even playful.
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Created for International E-Waste Day, the campaign brought together sex toy retailer Blush and recycling company Sorpa in an unexpected collaboration.
The idea leaned into the natural double meanings within the category, using playful, provocative language and visuals to capture attention while communicating a clear message around responsible disposal.
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To normalise the disposal of intimate electronic devices and make the process feel as straightforward as recycling any other household item.
The campaign also aimed to remove hesitation and uncertainty, encouraging people to take action.
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The campaign centred on the idea that once the “buzz is gone,” it’s time to let go.
Through bold copy and expressive visuals, we used humour to reduce stigma and make the message more approachable. The tone balanced playfulness with clarity, ensuring the campaign remained both engaging and informative.
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The visual identity built on Blush’s signature pink aesthetic, combined with references to recycling systems.
A custom pink recycling bin was created and moved across the city, making the campaign visible and accessible in public space, while reinforcing the idea of participation.
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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.
As a graphic-led campaign, the process was highly collaborative, with roles naturally overlapping. We developed the concept through continuous experimentation, refining both copy and visual execution in tandem to ensure a cohesive and impactful result.
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.
The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024
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Nomination: Print Ads
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The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024 | Nomination: Print Ads |
The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024
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Winner: Guerilla Marketing
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The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024 | Winner: Guerilla Marketing |
The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024
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Nomination: PR
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The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024 | Nomination: PR |
Talk Dirty. Recycle Clean.
The campaign was amplified through a cheeky PR push, with Gerður, founder of Blush, bringing the conversation to radio and online media. Blush’s social channels extended the reach and picked up PR attention of their own, while the travelling pink bin made stops at Sorpa recycling stations, turning an awkward topic into something people actually wanted to engage with.
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 Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024
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Winner: Radio Ads
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The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024 | Winner: Radio Ads |
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.