Study: Lithium batteries from vapes 'plaguing' the capital

Stuart Stone
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Study: Lithium batteries from vapes 'plaguing' the capital

Resource management firm calls for new approach to UK's recycling systems in response to mounting levels of vape, nitrous oxide, and PPE waste

The rise in vape waste has been described as "beyond staggering" in a new report revealing that 129kg of disposable devices - roughly the weight of a baby elephant - were found in London's waste streams...

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