E-cigarettes are on the rise: disposable e-cigarettes, so-called "vapes" or "puff bars", have been available in Switzerland since 2020. They appeal primarily to young people. But they quickly become addictive and often end up in the trash after use. The environmental problem: Disposable e-cigarettes essentially consist of a mouthpiece, a plastic or metal housing, a tank for the liquid and a battery. So the devices actually belong in the electrical waste after use. However, only a maximum of 10-20 percent is returned to the dealers or disposed of properly. Most of it ends up in the trash. However, vapes are often carelessly thrown away and end up on the side of the road, in rivers or lakes an... [Read more]