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Banning disposable e-cigarettes, also known as vapes, is the “only solution” for curbing the plastic and battery waste the devices create, according to a report released Tuesday from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund.
The report, which explores environmental impacts of the products, says disposable devices are difficult to properly recycle due to a lack of infrastructure and regulation around e-waste recycling. The devices also contain lithium-ion batteries as well as small plastic parts.
The report advocates for federal and state legislation banning or restricting the devices as a way to keep them out of landfills and waterways and prevent fires. It also calls for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to better enforce vape marketing restrictions, particularly for disposable versions.
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