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Disposable vapes face ban as Scotland launches urgent review

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Zero Waste Scotland will undertake the review into the smoking alternatives. Circular economy minister Lorna Slater said: "Not only are single-use vapes bad for public health, they are also bad for the environment" The move comes after Health Secretary Humza Yousaf was challenged by Green MSP Gillian Mackay over the products.

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Disposable vapes ban to be considered for Scotland

Environmental campaigners want a stop to throwaway e-cigarettes, which contain lithium batteries.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Disposable vapes face ban as Scotland launches urgent review

"We will consider the evidence and expert advice and come forward with policy options, which could include a potential ban on single-use vapes," says a minister. The move comes amid emerging concerns around the negative consequences of the devices, including littering.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Scottish Government set to consider disposable vape ban

Humza Yousaf says ministers will review options as campaigning Green MSP Gillian Mackay raises alarming blight of e-cigs litter.

1 year ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Scottish Government to consider banning disposable vapes

The environmental impact of the single-use devices was highlighted at Holyrood on Thursday.

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Urgent review of disposable vapes launched which could lead to BAN in Scotland

AN urgent review of the environmental impacts and management of single-use vapes has been commissioned by the Scottish Government.

1 year ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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