More than 6 million vapes and vape pods are still being discarded every week in the UK, despite the ban on disposable e-cigarettes almost a year ago. Since 2025, there has been a 23% reduction in the number of vapes improperly discarded. However, waste management and spontaneous fires from lithium batteries remain a problem despite the ban on sales. Fires have caused localized spikes in air pollution, posing health risks to nearby communities.
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