Ban the manufacturing, sale, and import of disposable vape pens in the UK

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

168 million disposable vape pens are sold annually in the UK, with a significant number of discarded vapes not even making it to landfill; they are increasingly found in our streets, rivers, and seas, where they pose a threat to our ecosystem. As they gain popularity, the issue will get worse.

Not only do vapes contain plastic, but also metals in the battery and heating element, including 0.15g of lithium. Lithium can be toxic to wildlife, and there is evidence that both domestic and wild animals are attracted to chemicals found in vapes, which animals will seek out and chew with potentially lethal outcomes. Lithium is also rare, and is a vital component for batteries which are used for more useful devices, such as laptops and mobile phones. We should not be wasted it in vapes.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Ban the Import and Sale of Disposable Vapes

Timeline

13 Nov 2022	Petition opened for signatures
25 Nov 2022	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 25 Nov 2022

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