As disposable e cigarettes become more common, schools and communities are facing a new challenge: vape waste. These devices contain plastics, lithium batteries, and toxic chemicals that are often discarded improperly, creating risks The rise in vape waste has been described as "beyond staggering" in a new report revealing that 129kg of disposable devices roughly the weight of a baby elephant were found How to Dispose of Disposable Vapes? The UK Throws Away 1 Million Vapes Each Day, Causing 'Environmental Nightmare' The Rise of the Disposable Vape Should we be Concerned? A toxic, plastic problem: E cigarette waste and the environment