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A boom in sales of disposable vapes has led to millions ending up in landfill, despite containing valuable lithium, the metal on which much of the high-tech economy depends, a joint investigation by Sky News and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has found.
Enough lithium to power 1,200 electric car batteries is reportedly wasted every year Some 10 tonnes of lithium end up in UK landfills ever
Enough lithium to power 1,200 electric car batteries is reportedly wasted every year Some 10 tonnes of lithium end up in UK landfills ever
UK businesses “incorrectly dispose of” up to 234,000 tonnes of WEEE every year, research published by Material Focus has found.
Campaigners warn widespread failure to recycle and reuse business electronics waste safely is undermining climate goals