The government has announced that the sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England and Wales from June next year, with the move backed by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.
Ministers in England say the move intends to protect children's health and prevent environmental damage.
Cllr Tim Jenkins, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Communities, said:
“Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council welcomes this move from the government.
“While we recognise the benefits they can bring to those wishing to quit smoking cigarettes, there is clear evidence more children now vape than smoke.’’
Public health minister Andrew Gwynne said banning disposables would:
"Reduce the appeal of vapes to children and keep them out of the hands of vulnerable young people."
Cllr Jill Sheppard, Portfolio Holder for Environment and Public Services, said:
“Disposable vapes pose a significant risk in relation to waste collections, specifically fires in vehicles and waste plants.
“When littered, they create significant environmental risks due to the chemicals and batteries they contain.’’
The products are also difficult to recycle and typically end up in landfills, where their batteries can leak harmful waste like battery acid, lithium, and mercury into the environment, the government said.
Batteries thrown into household waste also cause hundreds of fires in bin lorries and waste processing centres every year, including at our own plant in Coventry.
Used vapes can be returned to wherever they can be purchased from.