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- The United Kingdom has 5.4 million adults who use e-cigarettes.
- Advocates say vapes help smokers avoid harmful tobacco.
- The government banned single-use vapes in June to curb waste and youth vaping.
- Experts say the ban is insufficient without proper recycling support.
- Despite a 25% reduction in disposable vape waste, battery fires persist, and many users still rely on rechargeable devices.
