Most people throw away used e-cigarettes, contributing to toxic e-waste

Truth Initiative

April 24, 2025

Another reason to quit vaping? The environmental impact of e-cigarettes

There are so many reasons people want to quit vaping for good – health, freedom from nicotine addiction, the influence of friends and family, and financial cost, to name a few. Another reason that may motivate people to leave e-cigarettes behind? The huge environmental cost.

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Risks of tobacco use for youth and young adults remain a serious threat

Youth tobacco control has made significant strides over the past two decades in addressing the risks of tobacco use for youth and young adults. However, the battle is far from over.

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How nicotine replacement therapy can help young adults quit nicotine for good

Research shows that while most young adults want to quit and try to quit each year, the majority do so without behavioral or FDA-approved quit products. Unassisted quitting is the least effective approach and can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable, both physically and emotionally. Thankfully, NRT can help.

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This week in tobacco policy news

Arkansas: Governor Sanders signed into law a bill creating a directory listing all e-cigarettes and e-liquids allowed to be sold in the state and will be maintained by the Director of Arkansas Tobacco Control.
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Clay County, Minnesota: The Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that prohibits only the sale of all e-cigarettes, replacing an ordinance passed late last year that would prohibit the sale of most flavored tobacco products.
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West Virginia: A bill that would fund tobacco cessation and prevention programs in the state did not pass in the 2025 legislative session.
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