Did you know that e-cigarettes could soon be banned?

According to a study carried out by the Institute for Economic Planning and Analysis (IPAG) on the sale of e-cigarettes, over 100 million disposable e-cigarettes were sold in Poland in 2023. At the same time, according to an article published in the journal *The Lancet*, e-cigarettes pose an ever-greater challenge to our environment. The first problem is the generation of significant amounts of plastic, particularly in the case of cartridges, which are designed for single use and are made from plastics that are difficult to break down.

The second problem is electro-waste. Research by Material Focus has shown that in the UK alone, 1.3 million such devices are sent to landfill every week, despite the fact that they should be taken to e-waste collection points. Improper disposal of batteries and other components can lead to fires and environmental pollution.

Nicotine is also a problem, not only because of addiction, but also because it is considered hazardous waste in some countries. As a result, the plastic containers that hold e-cigarette liquids and cartridges cannot be recycled.

At the end of January, the British government announced a plan to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes, which will have a positive effect not only on the environment, but also on the health of society as a whole. The Polish Deputy Minister of Health also announced last week that a complete ban on the sale of e-cigarettes is being considered.

Source: https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/e-papierosy-najbardziej-szkodliwym-dla-srodowiska-produktem-jaki-kiedykolwiek-powstal, https://next.gazeta.pl/next/7,151003,30672748,bedzie-calkowity-zakaz-sprzedazy-e-papierosow-resort-zdrowia.html.