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Banning disposable vapes would reduce single-use plastic on Island

DEFA asking for views on its plans to stop the sale of them here

It's hoped plans to ban disposable vapes will help reduce the amount of single-use plastic being used on the Isle of Man.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture is currently asking for feedback to its proposals in a public consultation.

The UK government has already announced a ban on them in England, and Scotland and Wales have confirmed they'll do the same.

DEFA Minister Clare Barber says there's also a potential safety risk:

The consultation is live until 11 November and you can find it here.

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