As long as a disposable vape ban did not lead to the emergence of a black market, a well-known retailer and manufacturer of vaping products says he would support it.
A ban in Australia, according to Doug Mutter of VPZ in Edinburgh, has allowed unsafe goods to be sold there illegally.
He is adamant that the industry understands the need to address how single-use products affect the environment.
The Scottish Government's urgent review is due to submit its findings in a few days.
After a campaign by climate activist Laura Young, who was collecting dozens of disposable vapes daily while walking her dog Cooper in Dundee, it was commissioned.
The review is likely to specify the scope of the issue and outline the ministers' options.
Disposable vapes are a problem because they contain lithium batteries, which need to be recycled and should be disposed of there.
However, countless numbers are either thrown away or into trash cans every year, where they run the risk of starting a fire at processing plants.
They are also simple for children to access, and health experts have expressed concern about the potential harm they may be doing to young children's lungs.
There are refillable vapes, which are both more economical to use over time and less harmful to the environment.
150 stores operate under the VPZ brand, which has its headquarters in Edinburgh.
Disposables have a place for smokers who want to try vaping but do not want to invest in reusable kit, according to company director Doug Mutter, who is also the director of the UK Vaping Industry Association.
He recognizes their negative effects on the environment and the allure they hold for young people who do not smoke.
If there were appropriate penalties and policing put in place to enforce the ban and make sure that a black market doesn't develop, Mr. Mutter said, "I think there should be a ban on disposables that we would support. ".
According to him, in order for retailers to sell vaping products, they would need to be a part of a licensing program that would pay for enforcement.
Campaigner Laura Young says she continues to remove dozens from the streets each day and agrees that a ban is necessary.
She calls disposable electronic waste "a very new problem" and wants to outlaw single-use electronics to prevent them from being used for other purposes in the future.
Her advocacy persuaded the Scottish government to request an immediate environmental review.
There must be temporary fixes, added Ms. Young. Please refrain from throwing this item in the trash because we need people to be aware that it contains a battery. ".
Disposable vapes are a significant problem because, in addition to litter, they have a small battery that is easily damaged during waste collection and processing.
That poses a serious fire risk, which was determined to be among the most probable causes of a fire that destroyed a recycling facility in Aberdeen last year.
The fire took hold in less than 10 minutes and was put out by more than 100 firefighters.
The manager of the Suez plant, Colin Forshaw, stated: "I think education is absolutely vital to let people know about the risks of lithium batteries and vapes being used in the wrong container.
"When they sustain damage, they may spontaneously combust and ignite. We have seen that if that occurs when recycling materials, it can result in significant fires.
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