Disposable vapes are set to be banned under new laws in hope to protect those aged under 18 from being addicted. The decision could come to fruition as early as next week after the government agreed that the products target children.
From child-friendly packaging to flavours such as strawberry ice cream and raspberry slush, it’s no surprise that these sweet-tasting nicotine sticks are causing kids to be addicted. Not to mention how easy it is to get your hands on a vape that contains 2% nicotine – the highest concentration allowed in the UK.
Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan told Sky News: “This is a very worrying trend that we’re seeing, of young children taking up vaping that had never smoked before, and it is extremely dangerous to their health and their wellbeing is something that we do need to act on.”
If you’re prone to sucking on a Blue Razz Lemonade vape, or maybe you become feral after a few bevvies on a night out and start inhaling your best friend’s vape – you might want to check out these reactions of people collectively losing their minds.
We love an optimistic queen, TBH
We’re getting Pandemic toilet paper flashbacks
The news is hard for many of us
If Jack couldn’t fit on the door, at least your vape will
What flavour of crisps are we talking about?
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This user wants us to become the next Pablo Escobar, and we just don’t think it’s worth it
A big win for tobacco companies, apparently
Time for the apology video with tears Rishi, we’ve got someone threatening to leave the UK
You’re absolutely correct – it is time to start chain smoking again
Sorry babe, you can’t interfere, it’s a canon event
Fainting at a time like this? You’re absolutely right
In the words of Lana Del Rey: “Pass me my vape, I’m feeling sick, I need to take a puff”
What will we do on a night out now? Stay tuned
The highlighter was a paid actor
Coleen Nolan, sing your heart out
Love Island viewers found shaking in their boots
Yes, banning disposable vapes will help stop those underage from getting their hands on an Elf Bar so easily, and with 1.3 million disposable vapes ending up in landfill each week, it definitely is a step in the right direction. But for those using vapes instead of cigarettes, is it as simple as swapping to a reusable vape? Only time will tell.