Disposable vapes will be banned in 2025

Disposable Vape will be banned in Jersey in the next year. This has been confirmed.

The States Assembly approved the propositions from the infrastructure minister, who worried about the impact on the environment of vapes with a single-use use.

The States agreed unanimously on a unanimous basis, with 45 votes in support and 0 votes against, on Wednesday.

Shops will be able dispose of any inventory they have until the ban goes into effect.

The purpose is to tackle the environmental impact from disposable vapes that are made of plastic and metals. It also includes a lithium battery.

Constable Andy Jehan, who brought these plans to the States Assembly, previously said the majority of young people drank disposable vapes.

He added: "The increasing popularity of single-use vapes has meant that there's a greater number of vapes getting disposed of in a variety of ways, and all of them can be problematic.

"The use of materials including plastics, metals and a lithium battery in each single use device starkly contrasts with sustainability commitments to reduce waste, maximise resources and re orientate behaviour towards the circular economy."

It follows similar moves from the UK and Guernsey which will be a crime.