Is Britain's disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate The Independent Is this the end of legal smoking for future Brits? As the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears U.K. Parliament, new rules would ban anyone born after 2008 from buying tobacco UK to ban sale of disposable vapes in response to soaring waste and safety risks CNN The UK banned disposable vapes. Almost one year on, 6 million vapes are still thrown out every week.