There is a growing demand for a ban on single-use vapes in the UK. Over 5 million of these are discarded each week, causing significant environmental concern.
The two main issues are waste and hazardous materials. Single-use vapes are not widely recycled and often contain heavy metals and dangerous chemicals.
Pollution from improper disposal is rising, as are the costs of managing this waste. It’s clear urgent action is needed. A ban on single-use vapes could be pivotal in addressing this growing environmental concern.
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https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/sep/08/call-for-uk-ban-on-single-use-vapes-as-more-than-5m-discarded-each-week
