‘No laughing matter:' Single-use nitrous oxide cylinders are exploding at Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy plant
Single-use nitrous oxide cylinders are exploding at a Metro Vancouver plant, causing safety concerns, costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.Summary
Metro Vancouver is considering requesting a ban on single-use nitrous oxide cylinders after several explosions occurred at the region’s waste-to-energy plant in Burnaby. The cylinders, often sold as 'whippets' at vape and smoke shops, pose safety risks, increase costs, and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Approximately 100 shops in the region are selling these cylinders, which are different from pharmaceutical versions used for medical purposes. Metro Vancouver is recommending a ban on their import and sale, urging residents to recycle them properly, and working with various organizations to address the issue. The explosions are estimated to cost millions of dollars annually, and Health Canada has previously warned against their unregulated consumption due to serious health risks.
(Source：The Province)
