💥 The explosive reason CA may ban single-use vapes
Seasoned Californians by now should be used to various bans on single-use plastics, like grocery bags, straws and food packaging, in an atte
Seasoned Californians by now should be used to various bans on single-use plastics, like grocery bags, straws and food packaging, in an attempt by the state to curb environmental waste. But one proposal to ban single-use nicotine vapes ranks waste as a secondary concern.
Instead, bill proponents argue that banning disposable electronic cigarettes, better […]
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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