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The UK is set to implement a ban on the sale of single-use disposable vapes starting this Sunday, with the goal of safeguarding children’s health and promoting environmental protection. This means that shops and supermarkets will no longer be permitted to carry these items, although they can continue selling rechargeable or refillable devices. Disposable vapes have been identified as a significant contributor to the increase in youth vaping, with an estimated five million vapes discarded every year.
Retailers in England and Wales who violate the ban could face a fine of £200 for a first offense, and repeated violations may result in unlimited fines or imprisonment. While the ban was initially announced by the previous Conservative government for England and Wales, it was not put into effect before last summer’s general election. Subsequently, Labour took the lead in implementing the ban, and Scotland and Northern Ireland have followed suit with their own bans in sync with England and Wales.
Vaping has experienced a rapid surge in popularity over the past decade, with 9% of the British population currently purchasing and using e-cigarettes. While approximately one in four vapers were using disposable vapes prior to the ban announcement, this proportion has decreased since then. Despite laws prohibiting the sale of vapes to individuals under 18, the colorful and compact packaging of disposable vapes has been identified as a factor in the uptick of youth vaping. Notably, one in seven 18 to 24-year-olds vape without ever having smoked.
Apart from health concerns, there are significant environmental repercussions associated with single-use vapes. These devices are challenging to recycle and typically end up in landfills where their batteries can leak harmful substances like battery acid, lithium, and mercury. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs estimates that nearly five million single-use vapes were disposed of improperly each week last year, highlighting the urgency for more sustainable options in the vaping industry
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