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[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not in Berlin. I see them sometimes, but not often enough. I want one now ^^

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Out of curiosity, what do you think Berlin's secret is in this regard? Like, do people naturally not litter e-waste, or are there easier recycling options, import restrictions, or enforced litter laws?

[–] sexy_peach@feddit.org 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Assuming that you're living in the US I think the secret is that disposable vapes aren't as abundant in Germany yet.

[–] Bishma@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Yeah, I'm hoping to get at why. Drop-shipped disposables took over Juul's market in the US and then grew it by about 600%. It was so dramatic (in a business sense) that it's caused ripples in US and UK trade policy, and I just assumed that blitz was happening everywhere.

[–] Greg@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It could also be that Berliners are apparently collecting them 😂

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Jelly doughnuts?

[–] moomoomoo309@programming.dev 3 points 2 years ago

Lots of states made flavored reusable vapes illegal, but flavored disposables are legal. Yes, it is as stupid as it sounds.