Disposable vapes, which make up the majority of e cigarette sales in the US, are a significant pollution concern as nearly half a million vapes are thrown away every day. It comes as Disposable vapes: Helping smokers quit or environmental disaster? Most young users put disposable e cigarettes in trash, creating huge streams of toxic and hazardous waste, as companies fail to take responsibility Did you know Americans throw out 4.5 disposable vapes every second? Vape waste is toxic to animals and the environment, containing heavy metals, lithium batteries, and liquid nicotine. This Earth Day, let's Americans throw out 5.7 disposable vapes every second Fast Company 6.3m vapes are thrown away each week despite single use ban