From smoking to vaping: a new environmental threat?

Pourchez, Jérémie; Mercier, Clément; Forest, Valérie

doi:10.1016/s2213-2600(22)00187-4

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“…Both users and non-users were aware of the negative environmental impact of using disposable e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes remain subject to political and public health debates for various reasons, including the lack of evidence on their long-term health impact, and now there is a new topic in the scientific debate; disposable e-cigarettes are a rising environmental threat 23 24. Thus, regulation should not only focus on the health effects of e-cigarette products, but may wish to consider their environmental impact.…”

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Youth’s engagement and perceptions of disposable e-cigarettes: a UK focus group study

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ObjectivesEvidence suggests that use of flavoured disposable electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is increasing. Considering the growing popularity and rapid evolution of e-cigarettes, we explored youth’s perceptions and engagement with disposable e-cigarettes.DesignTwenty focus groups were conducted between March and May 2022, with 82 youths aged 11–16 living in the Central belt of Scotland.MethodsYouths were asked about smoking and vaping behaviours and disposable e-cigarettes and were shown vaping-related images and videos from social media which were used to stimulate discussion about different messages, presentations and contextual features. Transcripts were imported into NVivo V.12, coded thematically, and analysed.ResultsYouths described disposable e-cigarettes as ‘cool’, ‘fashionable’ and enticing and viewed as a modern lifestyle ‘accessory’. Tank models were perceived as being used by older adults. Youths stated that disposable e-cigarettes were designed in a way to target youths and the brightly coloured devices and range of flavourings encouraged youths to want to try the products, particularly sweet flavourings. Participants perceived e-cigarettes to be less harmful compared with combustible cigarettes but noted the uncertainty of ingredients in disposable e-cigarettes.ConclusionsYouths distinguish between e-cigarettes with varying characteristics and social perceptions of users. These findings provide evidence that disposable e-cigarettes are attractive to youths. Future research is needed to understand the factors that contribute to youth perceptions of disposable e-cigarettes. Policymakers should work together to design and implement policies and strategies to prevent youth uptake of vaping.

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Youth’s engagement and perceptions of disposable e-cigarettes: a UK focus group study

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“…Disposable vapes are designed to be exactly that – once the user has used up the e-liquid, they can be thrown away. However, disposal is not so simple, with vapes made up of multiple components that contribute to three types of waste (Pourchez et al , 2022). Firstly, disposable vapes often have outer casings, mouthpieces and cartridges that are made of plastic which is not biodegradable and is difficult to recycle (Pourchez et al , 2022).…”

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“…However, disposal is not so simple, with vapes made up of multiple components that contribute to three types of waste (Pourchez et al , 2022). Firstly, disposable vapes often have outer casings, mouthpieces and cartridges that are made of plastic which is not biodegradable and is difficult to recycle (Pourchez et al , 2022). Secondly, they contain lithium-ion batteries and circuit boards, which leak chemicals and heavy metals into the environment as they break down (Hendlin, 2018).…”

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“…Secondly, they contain lithium-ion batteries and circuit boards, which leak chemicals and heavy metals into the environment as they break down (Hendlin, 2018). Lithium-ion batteries also pose a serious fire risk if disposed of in regular landfill or recycling bins, as they are highly flammable if damaged or exposed to high temperatures (Pourchez et al , 2022). Finally, the residual nicotine that remains in an e-liquid container can poison wildlife and pollute the surrounding soil and water if littered (Chang, 2014).…”

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Rapid, iterative application of the co-create, build, engage (CBE) framework: development of Blurred Minds Vaping and the Environment module

Khan,

Rundle-Thiele

2024

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Purpose The number of young people using e-cigarettes (commonly referred to as vaping) has grown at an alarming rate, creating the need for urgent action. This paper demonstrates rapid step-by-step iterative application of the Co-create, Build and Engage (CBE) framework to showcase how marketing was applied in response to emerging trends that have negative health and environmental consequences. This paper aims to demonstrate how CBE is applied iteratively, ensuring student feedback leads module development. Design/methodology/approach In Study 1, a pure seven-step co-design implementation, 19 high school students were invited to co-design a vaping prevention approach that would work for them and other people like them. During the sensitisation phase of co-design, students completed one Blurred Minds Vaping module. Feedback grids were provided, with students identifying likes, dislikes and ideas. This likeability data was used, together with input from technical experts and pedagogical best practice, in a 12-week research and development project that aimed to develop a new online learning module focused on vaping and their environmental impacts for the Blurred Minds Academy. The new module was tested with 20 high school students. Feedback grids were provided once again, allowing a comparison of results. Findings Examination of feedback grid data demonstrates that the newly developed Vaping and the Environment module was improved. Considerations taken on board in the new module design (e.g. increased variability within the module) overcame criticisms expressed previously (e.g. it was boring and too long). Other criticisms remained evident, albeit at a much lower proportion suggesting the new Vaping and the Environment module, and future Blurred Minds module development, would benefit from iterative CBE application. Originality/value Conduit et al. (2022) note that marketing academia has been criticised for having an increasingly less relevant managerial agenda. This paper outlines a rapid step-by-step application of marketing in response to one of society’s most pressing health challenges – vaping. The iterative application of CBE is outlined, demonstrating that the student experience can be enhanced when marketing’s continual improvement mindset is used. This is the first vaping prevention programme that has included substantive information around the negative impacts of vaping on the environment.

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“…11 Long-term vaping with disposable e-cigarettes specifically may also have a substantial environmental impact: 12 these products are designed to be single-use, so they generate more waste than rechargeable vaping products (i.e., refillable/pod devices). 13,14…”

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Trends in long-term vaping among adults in England, 2013-2023

Jackson,

Tattan-Birch,

Shahab

et al. 2023

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ObjectivesTo examine trends in long-term (>6 months) vaping among adults in England.DesignNationally-representative monthly cross-sectional survey.SettingEngland.Participants179,725 adults (≥18y) surveyed between October 2013 and October 2023.Main outcome measuresWe used logistic regression to estimate time trends in the prevalence of long-term vaping, overall and by vaping frequency (daily/non-daily) and the main device type used (disposable/refillable/pod).ResultsThe proportion of adults reporting long-term vaping increased non-linearly from 1.3% [95%CI 1.1-1.5%] in October 2013 to 10.0% [9.2-10.9%] in October 2023, with a particularly pronounced rise since 2021. This included an increase in long-term daily vaping, which rose from 0.6% [0.5-0.8%] to 6.7% [6.0-7.4%], respectively. The absolute increases in long-term vaping were most pronounced among ever smokers (current smokers: 4.8% [4.0-5.8%] to 23.1% [20.4-25.9%]; recent ex-smokers: 5.7% [3.4-9.2%] to 36.1% [27.6-45.4%]; long-term ex-smokers: 1.4% [1.0-1.9%] to 16.2% [14.2-18.4%]), but there was also an increase among never smokers (0.1% [0.0-0.2%] to 3.0% [2.3-3.8%]). Growth was also most pronounced in younger adults (e.g., reaching 22.7% [19.2-26.5%] of 18-year-olds vs. 4.3% [3.6-5.2%] of 65-year-olds), including among never smokers (reaching 16.1% [11.1-22.7%] among 18-year-olds vs. 0.3% [0.1-0.6%] of 65-year-olds). Up to March 2021, most long-term vapers mainly/exclusively used refillable e-cigarettes (2.5-3.3% of adults) and very few (0.1% of adults) used disposables. However, prevalence of long-term disposable vaping subsequently rose rapidly and by October 2023, similar proportions mainly/exclusively used refillable and disposable devices (4.6% [4.0-5.3%] and 4.9% [4.2-5.7%] of adults, respectively).ConclusionsThe prevalence of long-term (>6 months) vaping has increased substantially among adults in England over the past decade. Much of this increase in prevalence has occurred since 2021, coinciding with the rapid rise in popularity of disposable e-cigarettes. Half of long-term vapers now mainly or exclusively use disposable devices. The growth has been concentrated among ever smokers but there has also been an increase among never smokers, especially younger adults.What is already known on this topicVaping prevalence has increased substantially in England since new disposable e-cigarettes became popular in mid-2021, particularly among young people.It is not clear how far this reflects an increase in experimental use versus long-term, regular use.In addition, little is known about how the types of products used by long-term vapers is changing over time.What this study addsThere has been an exceptionally steep rise in long-term vaping among young adults since 2021, including among never smoking youth, and it does not yet show signs of stopping.Half of long-term vapers now mainly or exclusively use disposables, and most are using them every day.Therefore, urgent action is needed to curb the rise in vaping among young people and encourage long-term vapers to transition to less environmentally damaging products.

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From smoking to vaping: a new environmental threat?

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Youth’s engagement and perceptions of disposable e-cigarettes: a UK focus group study

Youth’s engagement and perceptions of disposable e-cigarettes: a UK focus group study

Rapid, iterative application of the co-create, build, engage (CBE) framework: development of Blurred Minds Vaping and the Environment module

Trends in long-term vaping among adults in England, 2013-2023

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