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 E cigarettes pose a 'triple threat' to the environment, says Clean Up Australia waste report Australian Geographic UK to Ban Disposable Vapes Over Environmental Impact 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