The Environmental Impact of Vapes: What You Need to Know Environmental impacts of vaping and smoking David Suzuki Foundation The Overlooked Environmental Impact of Vaping Disposable vapes are thrown every 5.7 seconds away in the trash, on the ground, or in the street leading to serious threats to the environment. They are considered hazardous waste Disposable vapes are harmful to the environment, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week. As many are not recycled, their littering pollutes soil, water and biodiversity. Precious resources Department Disposable vapes: Helping smokers quit or environmental disaster?