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How does vaping affect the environment?

The environmental impact of vaping is a big concern, especially regarding disposable vapes
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1. Product materials and waste
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Disposable vapes are made from materials, including plastic, copper, and lithium batteries. Millions of these disposable vapes are littered or thrown away every week. These materials can persist in the environment for a long time, contributing to pollution.

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2. Difficulty in recycling
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The design of disposable vapes makes them difficult and expensive to recycle because the battery cannot be easily separated from the plastic shell and other components. This leads to a significant amount of electronic waste. You can read more about battery safety here.

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3. The impacts of the supply chain are significant
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Extracting raw materials, such as lithium for batteries and various metals, manufacturing processes, and the global transportation of these products all have substantial effects on the environment. These activities can lead to increased carbon emissions, depletion of natural resources, and pollution in various locations.

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