Single use e cigarettes: The environmental impact of disposable vapes: A growing threat to waste management WMW Disposable vapes create millions of pounds of toxic waste each year. The batteries, plastics, and leftover liquid inside them can all leak into soil and water. The environmental impact is huge and Vapes aren't harmless and they're a health and environmental issue. Disposable vapes contain plastic, toxic chemicals, and lithium batteries that can leak into soil and water, harming wildlife and polluting our Health and environment: the disputed ban of disposable vapes Glasgow Guardian Why are disposable vapes bad for the environment? Sky News Explainer: Why is the UK banning disposable vapes? News Chemistry World