The UK government has banned the sale of single-use disposable vapes across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to tackle youth nicotine addiction and environmental damage.
UK resident, Junoir Joye, explained what will happen as the ban is put in place and how it will affect the public.
These disposable vapes, which have non-rechargeable batteries and cannot be refilled, have become a major source of plastic litter and fire hazards.
While the ban targets retailers, existing users can still use their devices, though officials warn against stockpiling due to fire risks from lithium batteries.
Shops caught selling disposable vapes face fines and possible jail time, while reusable vaping products remain legal.