The UK government is debating implementing a dedicated tax on vaping products in next week’s Budget announcement. Unlike combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes currently only pay the standard 20% VAT rate. A vaping levy could raise around £500 million annually if set at a similar level to tobacco duties, which brought in £10.4 billion last year. However, opponents argue higher taxes would stifle smoking cessation efforts. Read more
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The UK maintains relatively light-touch regulations on e-cigarettes versus European counterparts and many other countries, according to a new analysis from the free market-oriented Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) think-tank. However, amid rising usage concerns, Britain may impose further vaping restrictions following wider international policy shifts.
Read moreThe UK government is considering implementing a new tax on vapes as part of its strategy to create a “smokefree generation” and reduce youth vaping rates. Recently published government documents indicate plans to explore a vape duty similar to those enacted in other countries. Read more
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
The UK government recently proposed ambitious legislation to create a “smokefree generation” by phasing out tobacco sales over time. However, the plan also threatens major vaping restrictions that could undermine smoking cessation goals.
This in-depth article examines how the proposed law aims to end tobacco use, and why accompanying vaping bans could inadvertently protect cigarettes and hurt public health. Read more
A new study reveals the staggering amount of waste generated from disposable vapes in the United Kingdom. Research by the recycling advocacy group Material Focus found approximately 5 million disposable vapes are tossed in the trash each week across Britain. This reflects a fourfold increase over 2020 as these cheap, single-use vaping devices have rapidly gained popularity.
The data shows only 17% of vapers in the UK properly recycle their used disposable vape products in appropriate collection bins. The remaining millions of devices end up littering streets or overflowing landfills when not discarded correctly. These improperly disposed vaping units pose serious fire hazards due to their lithium batteries.
When mixed with regular household trash, the lithium batteries inside disposable vapes can combust and cause dangerous blazes in garbage trucks or waste management plants. Disposable vapes contain metal wiring and other valuable recyclable materials requiring special handling.
Read more: The Overlooked Environmental Impact of Disposable Vaping
Material Focus calculated that with 30 million disposable vapes purchased every month in the UK, the country accumulates over 600 million devices annually. If responsibly recycled, these units could provide useful battery components, like reclaiming lithium for approximately 5,000 electric vehicle batteries per year.
However, current recycling infrastructure in Britain cannot handle the flood of disposable vape waste. Proper recycling requires shops to provide dedicated bins with flame-retardant powder to mitigate fire risks. These receptacles are costly for retailers to implement nationwide. Experts estimate a comprehensive recycling program would cost £200 million per year across the UK.
The vaping industry acknowledges more progress is essential to manage disposable recycling. Top disposable brand Elfbar has pledged to install thousands of takeback points in retail outlets to simplify returning used vapes. But the breakneck market growth has hindered sustainability efforts.
UK government officials have expressed concerns about the environmental impact of throwaway vaping products. Some municipal councils are urging a total ban on disposables, mirroring proposals in Scotland, to tackle the waste crisis.
Clearly, bolstering recycling protocols and reducing disposable vape consumption remain pressing issues as these devices proliferate rapidly. Tossing disposables into normal rubbish passes the buck to future generations. The vaping community must take greater responsibility to avoid an environmental disaster.
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.
Read moreAs the popularity of e-cigarettes and vaping continues to grow worldwide, countries and regions are implementing laws and regulations to govern their use, sale, and marketing. In Wales, vaping laws have evolved over the years, influenced by both UK-wide regulations and Welsh-specific legislation. In this article, we’ll explore the vaping laws in Wales and their implications for vapers, retailers, and the industry as a whole.
Read moreThe recent seizure of 1,000 illegal vape devices in Notting Hill has raised concerns about the growing risk of teenagers unknowingly purchasing these products. With tank sizes up to 16ml, some of these devices are well beyond the UK’s legal limit of 2ml. This article aims to clarify the current UK vaping laws, where you can vape, and the health warnings associated with vapes.
Read moreThe alarming increase in videos promoting vaping on TikTok and Instagram has led to discussions about potentially banning social media influencers from endorsing vaping products to teenagers. Government officials are currently investigating how to tackle teen vaping, as the growing concern that young people are becoming addicted to nicotine through these products intensifies.
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