Hundreds of thousands of ‘zombie batteries’ in vapes that can come back from the dead in a fiery explosion if improperly discarded are still making their way into the waste system since the disposable vape ban, new figures show. New data shared with consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First by the UK’s largest waste management...
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Scotland to consider banning disposable vapes
The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, pledged to reduce vaping among non-smokers and youth and address the environmental impact of disposable vapes. The proposals include consulting on banning their sale and other appropriate measures. Research shows that nearly 20% of teenagers have experimented with vaping. Zero Waste Scotland estimated that in the last year,...
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Lithium-ion batteries are deadly ticking time bombs
By SUSIE BURRAGE President, the British Metals Recycling Association LITHIUM-ION batteries are deadly ticking time bombs, and we are witnessing more and more cases across the UK where they are going off with disastrous consequences. The Government needs to take urgent action to stop blazes caused by discarded goods containing lithium-ion batteries because there is...
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New mobile baling solution reduces risk of fires at waste sites
Each year, the UK fire and rescue services attend around 300 significant fires at waste sites.[1] Recently, several European manufacturers along with earthmoving company, Oosterveld, based in the Netherlands, collaborated to develop a unique waste compaction solution to help prevent these fires igniting. Oosterveld approached the Avermann Group (Netherlands) to find a solution that would...