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 Which vapes will I be able to buy after the disposable ban? Evapo From 1 June 2025, selling or supplying single use vapes will be banned across the UK. Up to 26 million disposable vapes were consumed and thrown away in Scotland in 2023. The ban UK Disposable Vape Ban 2025: What You Need to Know