Going Green: Is Vaping Better for the Environment Than Smoking? Disposable vapes: Changing our throwaway culture Zero Waste Scotland Disposable vapes, which make up the majority of e cigarette sales in the US, are a significant pollution concern as nearly half a million vapes are thrown away every day. It comes as As disposable e cigarettes become more common, schools and communities are facing a new challenge: vape waste. These devices contain plastics, lithium batteries, and toxic chemicals that are often discarded improperly, creating risks