Ban disposable vapes

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Support our name on UK Government to ban disposable vapes.

We all know the problems associated to single-use plastics and many people have welcomed a ban on some single-use gadgets which got here into drive this October. But do you know disposable vapes, additionally a single-use plastic, are posing an enormous danger to the environment and wildlife, but proceed to be bought of their lots?

We are inspired by the promise made by Rishi Sunak concerning restrictions on disposable vapes in his speech on the Conservative Party Conference 2023. However, we should query whether or not these restrictions go far sufficient. According to a recent survey performed amongst our supporters, over 90% of them want to see an entire ban on the sale of disposable vapes. Such a blanket ban would successfully handle the threats posed to our already struggling wildlife and surroundings. 

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The drawback with disposable vapes

These gadgets are thrown away, many littering our streets, countryside and seashores with some getting into our waterways and having probably devastating penalties for our treasured wildlife.

A large 5 million disposable vapes are thrown away weekly within the UK. This is 4 occasions the quantity since Material Focus first researched the difficulty solely a 12 months in the past, and equates to a whopping 8 vapes per second. This unbelievable determine is creating but extra hazardous litter to the surroundings and locations our treasured wildlife in danger.

 A discarded vape discovered on the seashore

Vapes are a hazard to animals

While disposable vapes have gotten more and more well-liked, they pose important dangers to animals each domesticated and wild.

Fire

The lithium-ion batteries in vapes can overheat and trigger a hearth if they aren't dealt with or disposed of correctly. This can't solely trigger hurt to people but in addition result in devastating wildfires that may destroy habitats and threaten wildlife.

Ingestion, poisoning, and choking hazards

Animals akin to birds, fish, and marine mammals typically mistake vapes for meals and might undergo from inside accidents and even dying in consequence. These hazards additionally apply to young kids who might by chance ingest vapes or the liquid nicotine contained inside them.

Make positive disposable vapes are banned

Email your Member of Parliament and urge them to make sure the subject of banning disposable vapes stays excessive on the UK Government's agenda. Let them know in regards to the environmental and wildlife dangers related to these single-use plastics. Together, we will encourage our elected representatives to take a stand in opposition to disposable vapes and defend the environment.

Take motion and make contact with your MP

To fight this rising difficulty, we'd like your assist in pushing for a change. A ban on vapes appears shut, however we should be certain it occurs. It's time to take motion and make a distinction!

Recycle vapes responsibly

In the meantime, it is essential to get rid of vapes correctly. Remember, vapes should not be placed in regular family bins or battery recycling factors normally discovered inside grocery store entrances.

How to recycle vapes

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