Disposable vapes are harmful to the environment, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week. As many are not recycled, their littering pollutes soil, water and biodiversity. Precious resources Department The UK banned disposable vapes. Almost one year on, 6 million vapes are still thrown out every week. How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? Disposable vapes to be banned across the UK by next summer to prevent addiction among children LBC