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 Unsafe disposal of millions of vapes a week causing environmental damage and rise in lithium ion battery fires British Safety Council Disposable vapes ban to come into force in bid to improve health and cut litter More than a million vapes a day in UK thrown away, says research Vaping The Guardian How Long Do Disposable Vapes Last? Duration Guide 2026 Vape City USA More than 20 million vapes that were sold in Ireland last year were not returned for recycling. New figures from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) found that in 20 counties, only