Single use vape ban 'probably would deter me'
The sale and supply of single use vapes will be banned in Northern Ireland by April 2025.
Environment Minister Andrew Muir said while the timeline was "extremely ambitious", he recognised "strong support" for a ban.
Across the UK, an estimated five million single use vapes are thrown away or incorrectly disposed of weekly.
Analysis of litter found vapes contribute as much to litter totals as single use cups and food waste.
BBC News NI asked people in Belfast for their views.
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