France recently announced plans to ban disposable vapes, known locally as “puffs”, as part of a wider initiative to reduce smoking rates. This has sparked discussion around disposables and their impacts. In this article, we’ll explore the proposed ban, disposable vape concerns, and potential effects.
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Hampshire County Council recently announced its support for a nationwide prohibition on selling single-use disposable vaping devices in the United Kingdom. The council cited growing concerns over massive increases in throwaway plastic vape waste polluting communities as well as risks of youth addiction.
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The issue of single use disposable vapes has reached a critical point in Scotland, with a government-backed report calling for immediate action. Zero Waste Scotland, a not-for-profit group, has highlighted the urgent need to address the growing concern of e-cigarette littering and its detrimental impact on the environment. The report, prepared by Zero Waste Scotland and Dr. Dominic Hogg of Equanimator Ltd, sheds light on the alarming scale of the problem and presents a range of potential policy options to mitigate the issue effectively.
Read moreDisposable e-cigarettes, specifically those known as “puffs” in France, have been gaining significant popularity, especially among teenagers. These sweet and fruit-flavored one-use electronic cigarettes come in brightly colored packaging and are available at prices that are within reach for young people. With their widespread use and increasing presence on social media, disposable e-cigarettes have become a cause for concern for the French government.
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