As youth vaping surges, U.K. moves to ban disposable e cigarettes STAT U.K. to Ban Disposable Vapes to Prevent Use by Children The New York Times Disposable Vape Ban Announced By the UK Government TECC Blog VAPE BAN DAY: UK ENDS DISPOSABLE ERA In an effort to both protect the environment and curb the use of vapes by young people, the UK announced new legislation that would ban single use, disposable vapes starting in June 2025.