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Briefing: More than 6m vapes and pods discarded weekly in UK despite single-use ban, study finds
Strategic angle: Waste management companies warn that recycling systems are under strain from the sheer volume of discarded vapes.
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Updated 15 days ago
A recent study indicates that over 6 million vapes and pods are discarded weekly in the UK, raising concerns about the capacity of current waste management systems.
While there was a reported 23% decrease in the number of discarded vapes in 2025, the sheer volume continues to strain recycling efforts.
Waste management companies emphasize the need for improved recycling infrastructure to handle the persistent influx of single-use vaping products.