Vaping products harm the environment as they add to plastic waste and create contamination.
Different components of vaping products cause harm to the environment:
- Discarded vapes and packaging contribute to plastic pollution. Many products are plastic and can’t be recycled as they may be contaminated with nicotine.
- Vape liquid can leak from discarded vapes, harming aquatic life and contaminating water.
- Vapes create electronic waste (e-waste) with their circuit boards and batteries. Not disposing of vapes properly can cause fires due to these electrical components.
- Vapes in landfill can leak nicotine, lithium, heavy metals, lead and mercury into the environment.
Check with your local council for ways to safely dispose of vapes.
Support to quit
Quitline 13 7848
The Quitline team are experts in supporting people to quit smoking and vaping. Call Quitline on 13 7848 to talk to a Counsellor who understands nicotine addiction. Quitline is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays.
Ask Quitline to call you.
Download an app
There are some apps that can help keep you on track while you’re quitting. View available apps.
Aboriginal health support
Have a yarn to your local health service for quit advice and support. Or call Quitline on 13 7848 and ask to chat to an Aboriginal Counsellor, to help you through quitting.
Talk to your doctor
Your doctor or local health service can provide advice and guidance on ways to quit. They can also talk to you about whether NRT is right for you.