Disposable vapes to be banned from June, says government

The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England from June 2025 to prevent environmental damage and protect children’s health, with similar bans expected in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Disposable vapes, difficult to recycle and ending up in landfills, contain harmful waste like battery acid, lithium, and mercury. The government aims to reduce waste, accelerate the path to net-zero, and create jobs by transitioning to a circular economy, while also addressing the rise in youth vaping and reducing the appeal of vapes to children.

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