A single vape can damage the environment in three different ways: plastic waste, hazardous waste, and e waste. Now multiply that by every vape thrown away across our state it's no wonder Disposable E Cigarettes More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes UC Davis 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 Ban disposable vapes Marine Conservation Society Edinburgh's battle with the environmental impact of disposable vape devices The Edinburgh Reporter A new environmental problem: E Cigarettes WION Climate Tracker