Banning single-use vapes

The Welsh Government wants to cut down on the damage that making and throwing away single-use vapes does to the environment, wildlife, and people’s health. From 1 June 2025 a new law will stop shops selling single-use vapes.

Almost 5 million single-use vapes are thrown away a week. They are bad for the environment because they break down to microplastics. They’re difficult to recycle, so often end up in a waste tip. Some vape batteries catch fire when damaged or crushed.

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1. What do you think about the ban?

2. Do you think banning single-use vapes will lead to young people taking up smoking?

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3. Are you aware of the support available to young people who want to quit vaping?

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Banning single-use vapes

1. What do you think about the ban?

2. Do you think banning single-use vapes will lead to young people taking up smoking?

3. Are you aware of the support available to young people who want to quit vaping?

4. How do we tell young people about quitting vaping?

5. Is there anything else you’d like to say about single-use vapes?

6. What other types of single-use products should the Welsh Government take action on to protect our environment?