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#1. What is the cloud from a vape made up of?
Many people call it “vapour” but the cloud from a vape is actually an aerosol. An aerosol is made up of tiny liquid particles that can contain nicotine, flavourings and other chemicals.
Learn more: What’s in a vape?
#2. What does vape liquid mostly contain?
Most vape liquid is made up of ingredients called propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine. They help carry nicotine and flavourings and create the aerosol cloud that comes out of a vape.
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#3. Is vaping harmless?
When people vape, they breathe in nicotine and other chemicals, so vaping is not harmless.
Learn more: How can vaping affect your wellbeing?
#4. Is vaping less harmful than smoking?
Vaping may be less harmful than smoking cigarettes for adults who already smoke. But for people who don’t smoke, vaping still exposes the body to nicotine and other chemicals.
Learn more: What is vaping?
#5. If something is safe to eat, does that mean it’s safe to breathe into your lungs?
Your lungs are different from your stomach. Just because something is safe to eat doesn’t mean it’s safe to breathe in.
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#6. Can nicotine affect young people?
Nicotine can be hard to stop using once someone starts vaping. In young people, it may affect the way the brain grows and develops.
Learn more: How can vaping affect your wellbeing?
#7. Does vaping affect fitness?
Some young people who vape notice things like feeling puffed more easily, coughing more often, or finding sport and exercise harder.
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#8. Can vapes harm the environment?
Vapes contain plastic, electronics and batteries. When they are thrown away, they can end up in the environment and may cause harm.
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#9. Why do vape companies spend so much time on flavours, packaging and product design?
Companies use flavours, colours, packaging and product design to help products stand out and attract customers.
Learn more: Why do vapes have flavours?
#10. Does everyone vape?
Sometimes it can feel like everyone is vaping, but the number of young people who don’t vape is usually much higher than the number who do.
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#11. Can it be hard to stop vaping once someone starts?
Many vapes contain nicotine, which can be hard to stop using once someone starts vaping.
Learn more: Thinking about quitting?
#12. Can most vapes be recycled through normal recycling systems?
Most vapes can’t be recycled through normal recycling systems because they contain a mix of materials, including batteries, electronics and leftover vape juice.
Learn more: How can vaping affect your wellbeing?