Eco-Vape Supports the UK Ban on Single Use Disposable Vapes & Calls for Crack Down on Rogue Retailers
Recently there have been reports in the Telegraph and other media outlets surrounding the UK government’s deliberations to potentially ban single-use e-cigarettes, also referred to as disposable vapes.
While the ban has yet to be solidified, it’s clear that the ongoing discussion revolves around the environmental impact and growing concerns about the marketing of vapes towards underage individuals.
To be clear, Eco-Vape supports the suggested UK government ban on single-use disposable vapes and e-cigs, for reasons outlined in this article.
On balance, we believe refillable and rechargeable devices already widely available in the UK can fill the gap for consumer demand allowing for safer alternatives to cigarettes to remain on the market, whilst reducing the massive amounts of plastic and electronic waste caused by single-use vapes.
However, there remain great concerns over other suggestions to UK legislation, such as banning vape flavours and colours, which we do not support and believe would be counter-productive to the UK’s ongoing and successful campaign to help Britain quit smoking for good.
The Concern: Marketing Vapes to Kids
Do vape colours attract children and teenagers?
Should coloured vapes be banned, and if so, would that reduce underage vaping?
Vape Flavours Marketed Towards Children: Myth or Reality?
Environmental Implications of Single-Use Vapes
Refillable and rechargeable vapes, like the examples below, last much longer than single-use e-cigs and provide the same benefits.
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BEAR Pro MAX 10,000 Puff Vapes