Six million vapes are being thrown out every week in the UK, causing headaches and fires.
The Verge
Six million single-use vapes are discarded weekly in the UK, causing waste and lithium-ion battery fires despite a recent ban.Summary
Despite a ban on single-use vapes last year, the UK continues to discard six million devices and pods weekly. The sheer volume is overwhelming disposal efforts, and the lithium-ion batteries inside are causing fires. Recycling is difficult; workers must manually smash open devices, pry out batteries, and separate components, highlighting the urgent need for better waste management solutions.
(Source：The Verge)
