In Liverpool, disposable vapes are particularly popular among young people, with 78% choosing non-rechargeable, non-refillable products.
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00:00A warning has been issued to Liverpool businesses as a major change being implemented across the country has come into effect.
00:08It's now illegal to sell or supply single-use or disposable vapes throughout the UK.
00:13The new legislation applies to all disposable vapes regardless of whether they contain nicotine and covers both in-store and online sales.
00:21The ban targets all non-rechargeable, non-refillable vaping products.
00:25However, rechargeable and refillable vape devices are not affected and will remain legal for sale.
00:31The UK government's implementing the ban to address the environmental impact of disposable vape waste.
00:37In Liverpool, disposable vapes are particularly popular among young people with 78% choosing non-rechargeable, non-refillable products.
00:46Currently, nearly 5 million single-use vapes are discarded every week, contributing significantly to litter and landfill issues.
00:53In addition to environmental concerns, the legislation also seeks to reduce the rising popularity of vaping among young people.
01:00The proportion of 16- to 24-year-olds who vapes increased by almost 10% over the past two years.
01:07Health officials have raised concerns about the role of marketing in attracting underage users, including the use of sweet-flavoured products and child-friendly packaging.
01:16In June 2023, Directors of Public Health across Merseyside released a joint statement in support of the ban,
01:24highlighting the need to protect children from aggressive marketing by vape and tobacco companies.
01:30Residents can return reusable vapes to distributors for recycling.
01:33Many retailers have a legal responsibility to accept waste, electrical and electronic equipment,
01:38and provide designated storage bins to ensure old vapes are properly stored and recycled.
01:43Residents can return to the