The Scottish government plans to consult in 2024 on potentially prohibiting the sale of all disposable vaping products. In response, retailer advocacy group Fed sent officials a letter urging more balance between youth access and adult smoking cessation.
This article explores retailers’ concerns with a blanket disposable vape ban, and their calls for a more nuanced approach. Read more
Government-funded environmental group urges consideration of ban on single use disposable vapes
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.
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