It looks like the government are set to ban single-use vapes in the UK
Now the official announcement apparently coming next week, but it’s being reported that plans are being drawn up to stop the sale of single use vapes
Which are widely believed to be targeted at under 18s
It comes after doctors and health professionals around the UK have been calling for the ban
In 2022 some 15.5% of 16 to 24-year-olds vaped daily or occasionally
And NHS figures show a rise in children admitted to hospital because of vaping
But it’s not just health issues that have drawn concern- it’s also environmental ones too
Recycling campaign group Material Focus said five million disposable vapes are thrown away every week.
They say the vapes are toxic and can harm the environment
Now an official timeline is yet to be announced
But the government have confirmed they are set to make further announcements soon
We’ll keep you up to date with what this all means- but what are your first thoughts on the ban?
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