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48% ALSO PLAN TO CONTINUE TO BUY DISPOSABLE VAPES AFTER THE BAN 10:34, 30 May 2025 The disposable vape ban comes into effect on 1st June, but while the goal is to slow down the adoption of
the product, new research has found 20% of vapers will return to smoking. The new research by Haypp also found that a massive 48% plan to continue to buy disposable vapes after the ban. 78%
of vapers disagree with the Government’s decision to ban disposable vapes, and only 27% feel well-informed about other vape options, with 48% still planning to use disposables after the ban.
READ MORE: FULL LIST OF NATWEST BANK BRANCH CLOSURES IN JUNE AS 53 SHUTTING DOWN IN 2025 All of this has raised concerns about the outcome of the ban and the real-life impact on vape users
as they face a cloud of confusion. Susan Leigh, one of the Vape Advice Line Therapists, said: “We're all about easing worries and giving you the tools to stay smoke-free. We'll
tailor our advice to you because we know everyone's journey is different. Article continues below "This is a big change that people are facing and it’s clear there’s not just
confusion, but a lot of frustration too, and we're here to help you along the way.” The ban has also been accused of 'not going far enough', with concerns over the
environmental damage caused by the products. Ross Murdoch, Chief Sustainability Officer at Meadow says: "Single-use design has unacceptable environmental consequences that can no longer
be ignored. "But the vape industry’s response so far has largely been to repackage the same single-use mindset into a slightly more complex device. "These new devices will be
billed as re-usable but most people will buy them, use them for a short period and throw them away, before purchasing a new device later on – all without bothering to recharge or refill it.
"For a lot of users, the new design is less of a reusable product and more of a slightly bulkier, more expensive disposable. Effectively, the cost of the ban is being passed on to
consumers as a form of tax on the same behaviour. "Disposable vapes are not just a public health concern – they’ve become an environmental scourge. Designed to be used once and
discarded, they often end up in the street, in parks and in waterways. "We’re all used to seeing them. Even when they are thrown into main waste streams such as household bins, they
still cause environmental issues. "Most contain valuable and recoverable materials – including lithium batteries and metal components – but are rarely disposed of properly and due to
their design are difficult to recycle at scale. Article continues below "But banning one format doesn’t automatically solve the problem. There’s still further to go. "Whilst this
new legislation is a good first step, a more nuanced approach is required moving forward to ensure that the products that brands are producing are actually designed with circularity in mind,
as opposed to just being made to circumvent policy."