Disposable vapes ban to come into force in bid to improve health and cut litter 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 Disposable Vape Ban: What We Know So Far and Our Stance Why does the UK want to ban disposable vapes and when will it happen? New Scientist Are Disposable Vapes Getting Banned? What Should I Switch Too? VAPE.CO.UK