In Part 2 of our interview with Aylen Van Isseldyk, we explore the hidden environmental cost of vaping. Many users recognize the harm, yet few recycle. What could change that? We discuss the key barriers and possible solutions in this video.
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GFN #ScienceLab returns at #GFN26 and the hugely popular opportunity to present your tobacco harm reduction related research with the GFN audience has limited slots. Submit your 5-minute videos now! gfn.events/en/films/sub...
Today in GFN News Aylen Van Isseldyk - creator of the Circular Vape Recycling research project, breaks down the hidden environmental impact of vaping devices: hard-to-recycle plastics, lithium batteries, and why e-cig recycling is so difficult.
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Are you getting excited about #GFN26?
We’re delighted to offer an exclusive accommodation discount at the Warsaw Presidential for the duration of the conference. Book before 4 May 2026 to secure the special rate via our accommodation page.
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To get more info, watch the interview with Conference Director - Paddy Costall, within link below!
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Join us at the #GFN26 in Warsaw — the only truly open conference on safer nicotine and tobacco harm reduction. Hear global experts on the real public health impact of prohibition, explore ways to reach marginalized groups, and discover new research in Science Lab sessions.
Watch interview with Martin Cullip, available now on GFNTV!
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One person might decide on legislation - without Parliament having its say.
When laws that affect millions can be introduced without full parliamentary scrutiny. It raises broader questions about transparency, accountability, and how legislation should be made.
In this GFN interviews, Martin Cullip argues these measures converge into what he calls “pro-smoking” policy - undermining harm reduction.
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Public health says it wants to end smoking. Yet from London to Brussels, policymakers are advancing measures that treat safer nicotine like combustible tobacco—through high taxes, public bans, and regulatory equalization.
Watch full interview with John Dunne of UKVIA, available now on GFNTV!
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UK Government Thought a Ban Would Fix This… It Didn’t.
UK disposable vape ban: what’s changed?
In GFN News, we speak with John Dunne (UKVIA) on rising black-market sales, the shift to pod & open-tank systems, stalled recycling, public confusion on relative risk vs smoking, youth uptake concerns & growth of nicotine pouches.
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In today's #GFN25ScienceLab session, Dr Layla Malt presents findings from two behavioural studies conducted among UK adult smokers. It tracks product use over time and efficacy for smoking cessation, and also examined the role of flavours.
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Today we tackle a deceptively simple question: how do you find optimal vaping settings in a lab?
Roberto explains why machine “puffing” can create unrealistic conditions that real users would avoid
We cover dry puffs and how modern devices differ from early “cigalikes.” #GFNInsights
How did nicotine pouches help Sweden go smoke-free?
Watch the full interview with Carissa Düring to hear the full story.
Sam Hampsher-Monk (ARAC) explores how person-centered thinking applies to the global nicotine and tobacco policy landscape. He explains how effective THR depends not only on the availability of safer alternatives but also on evidence-based messaging. #GFN25ScienceLab
During #GFN25, Todd Prochnau presented a pharmacist's review of Canadian guidance on alcohol consumption and how the principles of patient-centred care and informed decision making can be applied to both alcohol and nicotine products. #GFN25ScienceLab
Carissa Düring explains why nicotine pouches didn’t just complement the Sweden Model, they completed it, delivering the silver bullet public health refuses to acknowledge.
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Sweden’s smoke-free success isn’t just snus. It worked for many men, but women lacked a good alternative. That changed with nicotine pouches.
Part 2 is here! Joanna Junak continues her interview with Juan José Cirión Lee on vaping restrictions in Mexico.
They discuss the ban’s impact on THR access to information, and advocacy.
👉 Watch now & join the conversation.
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Today we unpack Mexico’s tough new vaping regulations—covering bans on sales, marketing, and imports.
Featuring insights from Juan José Cirión Lee of Mexico y el Mundo Vapeando, we explore what’s actually illegal, what’s still unclear, and what it means for consumers and public health.
Bangladesh has introduced sweeping new restrictions on nicotine products, including vapes and pouches - extending penalties even to personal use. Today Will Godfrey breaks down what the law means.
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Who is using heated tobacco products and what are the implications for public health? Find out in today's featured Science Lab session from Dr Konstantinos Farsalinos.
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Watch the latest GFN News episode with Arielle Selya, available now on GFNTV!
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