France approves ban on single-use e-cigarettes The French National Assembly on Monday night approved a ban on single-use disposable e-cigarettes, popular among teenagers for their sweet tastes and which are being considered a new source of waste. © Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images World France The bill was unanimously approved by the National Assembly, according to French newspaper Le Monde. The ban, backed by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau, aims to protect young people's health and mitigate the environmental impact of the increasingly popular single-use products, known as 'puffs'. "Their price is ridiculous, the fruity and sweet flavors are attrac... [Read more]