WELSH legislators voted today to ban the supply of single-use vapes to tackle litter and plastic pollution.

The measure is part of the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 legislation accepted by the Senedd and will come into force on June 1.

This follows the passing of similar legislation in England and Scotland.

E-cigarette usage in Britain has grown by more than 400 per cent between 2012 and 2023, with 9 per cent of the public now using the devices.

Welsh Deputy First Minister and Climate Change Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said: “This is a major step forward in tackling throwaway culture and the environmental impacts of single-use vapes.

“This is a key priority for the Welsh government and we continue to work with the other UK nations to address these challenges.

“Removing single-use vapes from the supply chain will stop them harming wildlife and the environment when they’re littered or sent to landfill.

“This ban will mean we generate less waste, clean up our streets and protect nature and wildlife.”