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Survey highlights consumer behaviour following the disposable vapes ban

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New research from Elfbar shows that the majority of UK vapers now use reusable devices and are purchasing refills following the single-use vapes ban – indicating a positive shift toward more sustainable vaping behaviours. The survey of 6,000 UK vapers and smokers, conducted by Opinium…

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