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Fire and ‘sheer volume’: how Britain’s 6m-vape problem is putting recycling under strain

Despite the ban on disposables, waste professionals say the mountain of discarded devices is a £1bn-a-year issue

The Guardian - UK · May 17

Vapes redesigned to avoid UK crackdown could lead to more waste, say critics

Reusable varieties unlikely to dent environmental impact of e-cigarette waste, even as they curb battery waste

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

Elfbar vape ads banned over ‘misleading’ environmental claims

Advertising watchdog finds Elfbar ads gave impression they were more ‘widely recyclable’ than they were

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

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Elfbar vape ads banned over misleading environmental claims

The advert, seen in London in late July and early August, claimed the vape brand was ‘Recycling for a greener future’.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

E-cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine doses

When the FDA first asserted the authority to regulate e-cigarettes in 2016, many people assumed the agency would quickly get rid of vapes with flavors like cotton candy, gummy bears, and Froot Loops that appeal to kids.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023

Tobacco firm's report to trading standards officers sparks 'vape war'

British American Tobacco reported China's Elfbar, alleging that they had sold vapes with more nicotine liquid than is permitted, with anti-smoking groups accusing BAT of starting a 'vape war'

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023

Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's remove popular item from shelves amid safety fears

Bristol Post · Feb 9, 2023

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China bans fruity vapes – but not their export to the UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2022

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