We learned more about the negative impact vapes and e-cigarettes have on our environment. In her part of the presentation, Kristin Fitzgerald of the FDA, addressed the unique burden schools carry with respect to storage and disposal of products they collect:
• Given the hazards of e-cigarette components, it is imperative that collected
e-cigarettes are stored in a safe manner prior to transportation and disposal
• EPA recommends following the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for lithium batteries during storage prior to transport and wearing chemical resistant gloves when handling the e-cigarettes & components to prevent dermal absorption of nicotine (e.g., nitrile or latex gloves)