Humza Yousaf has said “nothing is off the table” including a ban to tackle the disposable vapes litter epidemic. Challenged on the issue by Green MSP Gillian Mackay today, the First Minister said the Scottish Government's expert group is currently considering a ban on single-use vapes.
Zero Waste Scotland's review will look at the environmental impacts, such as litter and fire risk - which is a particular problem when the electronic devices end up in landfill.
It comes as the Daily Record’s Bin the Vapes campaign - calling for throwaway disposable e-cigs to be outlawed - is gathering momentum. More than half of Scottish councils - 17 out of 32 - have now backed our calls for a ban after Highland Council and Fife Council approved motions today. It means councillors in every Scottish city have now endorsed the move.
