The effects of disposable vapes on the planet. Disposable vapes create millions of pounds of toxic waste each year. The batteries, plastics, and leftover liquid inside them can all leak into soil and water. The environmental impact is huge and Protect the Environment from Vape Waste You probably know vaping is harmful to your physical well being, but have you ever thought about its impact on your environmental well being? Lithium ion batteries in vapes are hard to recycle. And when Explainer: Why is the UK banning disposable vapes? News Chemistry World