Disposing of the Disposables?

Vaping is less dangerous than smoking tobacco. Vapes still, however, contain highly addictive nicotine, extracted from tobacco. Vaping can be helpful in weaning cigarette smokers off their dangerous habit. This, however, is an over-sold 'virtue', exploited by vape sellers who are making impressive profits from sales. These products, with their diverse fruity flavours, especially appeal to children. The long-term health risks of vaping, are far from fully evaluated. There's a danger that vapes will create the next generation of nicotine addicts. Single-use, disposable devices also pose profound environmental problems. They litter the streets and waste massive amounts of lithium in their batteries. Suddenly, the problem seems to have been recognised. It's suggested that, in England, Scotland and Wales, legislation will be passed to outlaw the use of single-use vapes. There are also plans to restrict vapes sales to folk over 18. The range of child-friendly flavours may also be limited and rechargeable devices sold (like cigarettes) in plain packaging (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68123202.amp). What took the politicians so long? The dangers of vaping have been evident for several years. It may be too late as a) the powerful vaping lobby is well-established; b) a generation of children have already tried vaping; c) the activity's 'pleasures' have been prominently advertised on social media and d) there's a mighty flow of illegal (and untaxed) vapes into the UK. At best, it's going to be very difficult (and expensive) to actually stop children (and others), using single-use vapes.