New legislation banning single-use vapes from 1st June has intensified the UK vape waste crisis, as vapers seek to dispose of their disposable vapes. Last year, 13.5 million vapes were purchased weekly, leading to over one million single-use and pod vapes being discarded or improperly recycled each day, resulting in approximately 15,600 tonnes of vape...
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Shops urged to ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms
High street shops and convenience stores must clear their stocks of single-use vapes before new rules take effect. Starting on 1st June, 2025, selling any remaining single-use vapes will be illegal. This decision came after the Government heard strong support for limiting the sale of these products. Research by Material Focus estimates that about 8.2...