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Disposable vape ban failing to tackle environmental damage, says waste boss

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Millions of vaping devices are still being incorrectly disposed of, according to a manager at a waste management firm. The ban on disposable vapes, which came into effect in June this year, was intended to protect children’s health to tackle the environmental damage caused by…

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