Taiwan To Set Up Anonymous E-Cigarette Recycling Bins

Health authorities are setting up recycling bins for people to dispose of used vapes and e-cigarettes. The bins will be placed at over 400 locations across Taiwan. Vapes and e-cigarettes are already illegal to import, but there are concerns over increasing cases of so-called zombie vapes containing the anesthetic etomidate. In response, health officials have proposed amendments that would increase the maximum fine for vape possession to over 3,000 U.S. dollars. Vapes contain components like lithium batteries, so throwing them into the regular trash could lead to fires or contamination. If the amendments are passed, there will be a one-month grace period before they take effect.