Our dirty (electronic) habits: The vaping case study Vape waste isn't just litterit's pollution. When vapes are tossed, they don't disappear. They break down into microplastics and toxic chemicals that can enter our waterwaysharming wildlife, pets, and people. We're proud AMA warns over vapes' toxic threat to our health, environment and future Australian Medical Association Unmasking the Toxicity: The Environmental Harm of Smoking and Vaping Manitoba Nicotine & Tobacco Reduction Alliance Citing pollution concerns, Ventura County legislator proposes statewide ban on disposable vapes KCLU