US EditionPublic Health Wales Responds to Single-Use Vape Ban
- Public Health Wales has expressed support for the upcoming prohibition on disposable vapes that will take effect on June 1, 2024, throughout Wales and the rest of the UK.
- The ban responds to rising environmental issues from disposable vape waste and health concerns about increased vaping among youth.
- Almost 16% of year 11 students regularly vape, mostly using nicotine-containing devices that cause cravings and affect memory and concentration.
- Mary-Ann McKibben of Public Health Wales emphasized that it is well-established that young people should avoid vaping, underscoring the significance of the ban in protecting them from nicotine addiction.
- The ban prohibits sales of disposable vapes but not possession, aiming to reduce vaping among youth and address environmental hazards linked to non-recyclable lithium batteries.
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Disposable vape ban: UK to go ahead with ban from June 1
The UK government’s ban on disposable vapes comes into force this Sunday, signalling the end of easy access to single-use vaping devices in shops and online. The move, first announced in January 2024, aims to tackle the growing environmental impact caused by disposable vapes, which have surged in popularity over the past decade. Usage has increased by over 400% between 2012 and 2023, according to official data. Disposable vapes, also known as si…
Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The waste crisis driven by disposable vapes could continue after a ban comes into force as cheap new models flood the market, campaigners have warned. Shops and online retailers will be prohibited from selling single-use vapes from Sunday. The crackdown aims to c…
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