The effects of disposable vapes on the planet. Environmental impacts of vaping and smoking David Suzuki Foundation Vapes don't just disappear, they negatively impact our environment for years to come! Did you know Americans throw out 4.5 disposable vapes every second? Vape waste is toxic to animals and the environment, containing heavy metals, lithium batteries, and liquid nicotine. This Earth Day, let's Disposable vapes are flooding the environment with plastic waste and creating an eyesore