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Vapes, chargers, and other “invisible” e-waste are a 9-million-ton problem. (www.theverge.com)

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Vapes, chargers, and other “invisible” e-waste are a 9-million-ton problem.::Chargers, vapes, and other small electronics make up millions of tons of “invisible” e-waste each year. Recycling them could recover billions of dollars worth of precious materials.

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[-] FinalRemix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I thought you could refill Bics... huh. Either way, I have a zippo with a butane replacement. Doesn't evaporate and ni wick, so it's easier to maintain.

[-] KpntAutismus@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

yeah, a zippo's the one to get. not a smoker myself, but they preach about those things like they're gonna cure lung cancer.

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