Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
Waste management companies are proposing a £5 refundable deposit on vapes to reduce littering and prevent fire hazards in waste facilities. While the industry argues this is a necessary step to ensure proper recycling, some vape retailers fear it will drive consumers toward the illicit market.
Why it matters
Lithium-ion batteries in discarded vapes pose a significant fire risk to waste management infrastructure, necessitating new regulatory solutions.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Disposable vapes were banned a year ago but some now want remaining loopholes to be closed
The article presents both the waste industry's proposal and the counter-arguments from vape retailers neutrally.
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