Why does the UK want to ban disposable vapes and when will it happen? New Scientist Disposable vapes harm the environment, with nearly 5 million thrown away every week. We're announcing a ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes, following widespread support for the proposal Signs shoppers are switching from disposable vapes to reusables ahead of ban Better Retailing Pointless' disposable vape ban may drive users back to cigarettes