What’s inside a disposable vape? A surprisingly good lithium battery… and a whole lot of wasted potential.
2ndChanceMND decided that was nonsense. They’re cracking open vapes, harvesting their power cells, and turning them into battery packs powering anything from cordless power tools to e-bikes. Learn more about them at the link below.
https://2ndchancemnd.com/
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A black bicycle with thick off-road tires is parked in a workshop area. A large white 3D-printed component is mounted to the bike’s downtube, partially covering the battery or motor housing. Tool cabinets, stands, and various garage items are visible in the background.
Two small electronic devices sit on a wooden workbench: a black vape-style device with a screen and buttons, and a larger 3D-printed multicolor component mounted on a white base. Behind them are a box of nitrile gloves, wires, and a large bag filled with discarded circuit boards.
Two people stand behind a vape battery recycling booth with a bright green tablecloth that reads “Recycling Provided by Second Chance Material & Design.” On the left, a bin is labeled “Vape battery recycling” with “Do not dispose batteries” and “Insert here,” and a card with a QR code shows the number “5304.” A handwritten note on the table reads, “Give us your old vapes! We’ll take them and take them apart so we can reuse all the parts. Ask us for more info! Thank you!” Tools, 3D‑printed objects, and small devices cover the table, and a screen behind them displays the words “That’s where we come in.”