Vape Ecig

Rochdale Borough Council has sent out a stark warning to shops that sell illegal vapes after seizing thousands of the harmful devices last month. This move comes after a school in Bolton experienced at least three medical incidents linked to similar illegal vapes, resulting in the seizure of thousands of devices. Trading standards teams from the council have shared pictures showing the massive amount of vapes seized last month alone. The council has pledged to prosecute illegal vape sellers and make them pay for the expensive disposal costs, which are due to the nicotine and batteries present in the devices. Expensive Disposal Costs for Illegal Vapes The council's trading standards team has made it clear that illegal vape sellers will be prosecuted and made to pay for storage and disposal costs. These costs are substantial due to the harmful chemicals and components in the vapes. The council has spent thousands of pounds on disposing of the seized illegal vapes safely. Pena...

As the UK Government considers a ban on disposable vapes due to environmental concerns, it's worth noting that while they may contribute to pollution, vaping is still a more environmentally friendly alternative to smoking. Disposable vapes contain lithium-ion batteries that can release harmful chemicals into the environment if improperly disposed of, and the tens of millions of batteries produced annually for the vaping industry have a significant carbon and mineral footprint. However, the industry has come up with innovative recycling and disposal methods to mitigate the environmental impact of disposable vapes, such as the Blo-Bar Disposable Vape Recycling Scheme and Riot E-Liquids' recycling center map. Compared to smoking, vaping has a much lower environmental impact. Cigarettes release thousands of chemicals when burned, and cigarette butts, which contain heavy metals like aluminium, cadmium, and lead, are a significant source of pollution. Furthermore, the plastic filte...