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.

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.

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