1.3 million disposable vapes are thrown away every week. Children who have never smoked before have started vaping. They cause fires in bin lorries and are almost Campaigning for a circular economy; ban disposable vapes Single Use Sucks: Environment charity Groundwork launches disposable vape amnesty for students Groundwork 8.2 million vapes thrown away or recycled incorrectly every week How to Dispose of Disposable Vapes HIPPO A recent study by the recycling campaign group Material Focus reveals that more than 6.3 million vapes and pods are still discarded weekly across the UK, even after the government banned single use