Vape Ban Sparks Rise in Battery Fires Across Waste Sector

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Vape Ban Sparks Rise in Battery Fires Across Waste Sector
Jan 22, 2026 Season 2026
Environment+Energy Leader

The UK’s vape ban cut disposables, but fire risks are rising. Rechargeable vapes, often binned with charge, are igniting in trucks and recycling sites.

https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/vape-ban-sparks-rise-in-battery-fires-across-waste-sector,112657

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