More than 25,000 vapes swept from Aberdeenshire roads and drains every month Vapes are awful for health, but did you know they're also *terrible* for the planet? You can't recycle disposable vapes and their batteries create toxic waste. Plus, making vapes involves destructive Myth: It's just one vape, the bin is fine. Fact: Every disposable vape contains a battery and electronics that can leak hazardous substances and spark fires if dumped with general waste. With Americans throw out 5 disposable vapes every second! That's over 379,600 lbs of toxic waste a month! This Earth Day, protect the environment and your health. Don't give vape and tobacco companies