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UK to Ban Single-Use Vapes from 2025 Amid Concerns Over Environmental Harm and Youth Usage
Starting next year, the UK will ban single-use vapes to tackle rising use among children and reduce environmental damage! The decision follows concerns over colourful, fruity-flavored vapes attracting younger audiences.
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by News Desk
2024-10-24
UK to Ban Single-Use Vapes from 2025 Amid Concerns Over Environmental Harm and Youth Usage

UK to Ban Single-Use Vapes from 2025 to Protect Youth and Environment

The UK government will ban single-use vapes from 2025, a move aimed at curbing rising vape usage among children and reducing environmental harm caused by disposable vaping products. The ban, initially proposed by the Conservative government earlier this year, was confirmed by the Labour Party's culture minister, who noted a threefold increase in youth vaping over the last three years.

Health authorities have expressed growing concerns over the impact of vapes' eye-catching designs and fruity flavors, which appeal to younger users. A 2024 survey conducted by health charity ASH revealed that one in five children aged 11-17 in the UK had tried vaping, despite laws prohibiting the sale of nicotine-containing products to under-18s.

The Labour government hopes the ban will help disrupt this alarming trend and reduce the environmental footprint of disposable vapes. While these devices have proven popular as aids for smokers quitting tobacco—helping nearly three million people quit smoking over the past five years, according to ASH—officials believe the environmental and social costs outweigh the benefits.

The exact details of the ban will be announced in the coming months, with the prohibition set to take effect by June 2025.
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