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Gov. Josh Green was surrounded by students during the Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action at the state Capitol last month. Hawaii youth advocates, along with elected officials and public health partners, rallied to push for legislation to end the sale of disposable e-cigarettes in Hawaii. (JAMM AQUINO / Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

By NINA WU Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Health advocates who have spent years trying to ban flavored vapes in Hawaii are backing a new bill this year that prohibits disposable vapes due to environmental concerns.