Key facts
- An estimated 6.3 million single-use vapes were discarded in the last 12 months.
- This occurs one year after the government implemented a ban on single-use vape devices.
- Councils and campaigners are advocating for a stricter legal definition of single-use vapes.
- The call for tighter definitions is aimed at reducing the amount of vape waste.
- The Labour party is being urged to tighten vape definitions.
Despite a government ban on single-use vapes, a significant number of these devices continue to be discarded. This highlights a potential loophole in the current regulations, where the definition of 'single-use' may not be sufficiently strict to prevent widespread disposal of these products. The ongoing issue raises environmental concerns and prompts calls for legislative action to close regulatory gaps.