London, Germany. 28th May, 2025. A man uses a disposable vape, the Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) can be seen in the background. (to dpa "Less electronic waste: Brits ban disposable e cigarettes") Credit: Update: are disposable vapes now banned in the UK? Evapo France has officially banned disposable electronic cigarettes, becoming one of the first major European nations to take nationwide action against single use vapes. The decision was driven by concerns over plastic waste, battery Why does the UK want to ban disposable vapes and when will it happen? New Scientist