Vapes contribute to toxic waste and harm the environment 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 This Earth Day , it's not just about what we use. It's about what we leave behind. Vapes don't disappear. They turn into plastic pollution, toxic chemicals, and e waste that can harm AMA warns over vapes' toxic threat to our health, environment and future Australian Medical Association