How Disposable Vapes Affect The Environment (Explained) 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 Environmental impacts of vaping and smoking David Suzuki Foundation More than a million vapes a day in UK thrown away, says research Vaping The Guardian Vape waste is toxic. Disposable vapes contain lithium batteries and chemicals that leak into soil and water. Millions end up in landfills every year. Protect your health and the environment by quitting Why disposable vapes are becoming an environmental liability CBC News