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 Single Use Sucks: Environment charity Groundwork launches disposable vape amnesty for students Groundwork 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 The problem with disposable vapes Marine Conservation Society Environmental impacts of vaping and smoking David Suzuki Foundation Big puff" vapes adding to the vape environmental crisis Material Focus