Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

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The popularity of disposable e-cigarettes or vapes has fallen ahead of a UK-wide ban, external on their sale on 1 June, a study suggests,

The percentage of people aged 16-24 who mainly use disposable vapes has dropped by nearly half in the last year from 63% to 35%

The UK government ban on disposable and single-use vapes is aimed at stopping littering as, in most cases, the vapes cannot be recycled and often end up in landfill or pollute natural environments.

Researchers believe vape users are switching to refillable and rechargeable vapes in anticipation of the ban – instead of giving up.’

BBC news

Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms

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‘High street shops and convenience stores are today (Tuesday 1 April) being urged to deplete their stocks of single-use vapes ahead of new legislation coming into force banning their sale.

The deadline for selling any remaining single-use vapes was confirmed as 1 June 2025 when legislation was laid in parliament last year, with a government consultation showing overwhelming support for restricting their sale and supply

Waste Minister Mary Creagh said:

‘For too long, single-use vapes have littered our streets, wasted valuable resources and harmed wildlife.

‘Our ban comes into force in just a few weeks so businesses must play their part by running down stocks and ensuring the remainder are collected for recycling.

‘The Government is committed to moving towards a more circular economy, where we use, repair and refill things for longer, to reduce waste’

Read the full release at Gov.uk