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HOW YOU CAN HELP EDUCATE
STOP PURCHASING E-CIGARETTES
Actions speak louder than words. If you are using or have used e-cigarettes, maybe lead by example by quitting. It's most likely that if anyone is going to quit a habit, it's likely a result of their social environment, especially in a college setting.
Not only would you be saving money, but you would be reducing the health risks imposed on your body and others. Unless you need to use these devices to deliver medicinal therapies or to assist in quitting tobacco smoking, it is best to quit vaping.
START A CONVERSATION
Start a conversation about using e-cigarettes with your friends, family, and community. Not only are e-liquid flavors and the effects of vaping appealing to users, but another reason why many people are consuming these products is because the human and environmental health impacts are advertised as "unknown" or "negligible" because vape is "simply water vapor." Educating yourself on issues posed by e-cigarettes and passing that knowledge on to your community is vital in convincing people to vape less.
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HOW TO INITIATE
When trying to initiate a conversation, try asking open ended questions about what the person thinks of the products rather than aggressively stating that vaping is bad. Have an empathetic and understanding approach you would want someone to have with you when instigating an uncomfortable topic is important in getting the person to feel open to talking to you.
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Once trust is established, mention the potential harms caused by vaping. Reference credible sources, like the World Health Organization or CDC, to provide evidence. Doing your own research on e-cigarettes is crucial in educating yourself and your community about an unfamiliar topic that is socially accepted. Your passion and knowledge is essential in convincing the public to believe in the information you are conveying.
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If the first conversation isn't successful, try again another time! Don't give up on spreading awareness of the potential health impacts e-cigarettes may have on someone.
Stop Purchasing
Start A Conversation
START A CAMPAIGN
Educating the college campus community by sharing this website and posting infographics in public areas are some ways to spread awareness of the human and environmental health effects of using e-cigarettes. Rally a group of community members to develop campaign actions Even if individuals still choose to participate in vaping, at least the effort is out there to inform them about the possibilities!
INFOGRAPHICS MADE BY VARIOUS ENTITIES
Looking at these infographics, it is evident that there is a lack of resources that promote the human and environmental health effects of vaping, let alone environmental arguments. Progress takes time, but once more information on how e-cigarettes and environmental issues evolve, then making infographics tying these three topics will make a stronger claim for vaping less.
Start a Campaign
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