Planet of the vapes: How big a problem are e-cigarettes, and where can they be recycled?
August 02, 2023 by euronews.com
Planet of the vapes: How big a problem are e-cigarettes, and where can they be recycled?
Electronic cigarettes have taken the UK by storm in recent years, with a deluge of varieties for sale on the high street. No social gathering is complete in 2023 without someone puffing away in the corner on a small tube that smells of cherry. Touted as a healthier alternative to tobacco smoking, there are increasing concerns about the health and environmental impacts of vaping. More than 1.3 million single-use vapes are thrown away in Britain each week, according to a study by e-waste recycling organisation Material Focus.
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
