As single use vapes were banned in the UK from June 2025, many people have started using new models like rechargeable vapes and 'vape pods'. Used vape pods are electrical items and should Disposable ban 'meaningless' without push towards refills, says Imperial Talking Retail How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping? More than 6 million vapes and pods are still being discarded every week in the UK, even after the single use ban. , The ban has reduced waste by about 23%, but the volume remains high enough to strain