E-cigarette and heated tobacco devices contain batteries, coils, cartridges, and other components that can pose environmental hazards if not disposed of properly. The littering of e-cigarette and heated tobacco devices and e-liquid containers results in pollution and can also have a negative impact on landfills and waterways, while the production and transportation of vaping products contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental issues.
This report focuses on EU requirements for waste heating devices, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, since they contain batteries, coils, cartridges, and other components that can pose environmental hazards if not disposed of properly.
