Disposable vapes are the latest environmental menace and have been found strewn across beaches, beauty spots and pavements.
Booming in popularity, especially among those aged 18-34, they are easy to use and cheap, typically costing just a few pounds for around 600 puffs – equivalent to a pack of 20 cigarettes.
Because they contain valuable materials such as lithium batteries and copper, as well as plastic, vapes are classed as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Users are supposed to dispose of them at a household recycling centre or at the shop where they bought the device.
