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The World Health Organization says schools should be nicotine-free zones. In 2022, 15.5 per cent of the UKs 16 to 24-year-olds vaped daily or occasionally.

British pharmacy chain Superdrug will stop selling single-use vapes, the company announced on Friday, citing the environmental impact caused by their disposal and the popularity of the products among young people. Nearly five million disposable vapes are thrown away every week in Britain according to research by non-governmental organisation Material Focus and YouGov. Superdrug said it has stopped all purchases of single-use vapes and aims to have its stock completely cleared by the end of 202...

 

The retailer said it sells an average 1,300 units of single-use vapes per week in stores.

Retailer responds to concerns about environmental impact of millions of e-cigarettes thrown away each week

Retailer responds to concerns about environmental impact of millions of e-cigarettes thrown away each week

British pharmacy chain Superdrug made the decision to discontinue the sale of single-use vapes, citing concerns about the environmental impact associated with their disposal.

Rishi Sunak (pictured) is considering gradually raising the smoking age to phase out the habit among younger generations. The PM is said to be looking at introducing the toughest anti-smoking measures.

Teenagers say social media companies should do more to stop pornography being viewed accidentally