According to Ixbt on September 8, British inventor Kris Doyle made a power bank with 35 discarded disposable vapes.
To demonstrate the potential value of these devices, the enthusiast collected more than 200 discarded vapes on the streets and at music festivals.
It is estimated that about 5 million such devices are discarded every week in the UK alone, and this number reaches 260 million in a year, which is enough to produce batteries for 5,000 electric vehicles or 1.3 million electric bicycles.
In addition, according to Discovery Research Group, a total of 40.8 million vapes were sold in Russia in 2023, of which at least a quarter were disposable, which means that millions of lithium-ion batteries are discarded every year.
To draw public attention to this issue, the British inventor created a functional power bank made of discarded vape batteries. In his project, he used 35 batteries from disposable vapes ELFBAR.
The production process includes several steps:
- Remove the battery from the vape shell and install it in a 3D printed bracket;
- Develop and install a dedicated circuit board to connect the battery components;
- Use another dedicated circuit board to balance the voltage between the batteries;
- Connect a fast charging module with a USB port;
- Use a 3D printer to make the shell.
The results show that Chris has made a power bank of about 20,000 mAh. The device supports fast charging technology up to 100 watts and is equipped with multiple different types of ports, which can quickly charge smartphones and even power laptops.
Kris Doyle made a power bank with 35 discarded disposable vapes
Chris emphasized that his project just shows the potential reuse value of discarded vapes.
“Every time we discard five vapes, we actually throw away an almost brand new iPhone 15 battery.”
Currently, Chris is developing a new version of the power bank, which aims to accommodate all components in a more compact design. In addition, he also plans to use about 100 larger capacity batteries to make batteries for electric bicycles.
News about British inventor Kris Doyle turning discarded disposable vapes into power banks has attracted widespread attention. This move not only demonstrates the potential for the reuse of discarded vapes, but also calls on people to pay attention to the importance of e-waste treatment and recycling.
In this context, Guutuu vapes, as a well-known vape brand, can actively respond to this innovative spirit and environmental protection concept and contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development.
By adopting similar innovative methods in its own production and recycling processes, Guutuu can effectively reduce the negative impact of discarded vapes on the environment and provide consumers with more environmentally conscious product choices. This move will not only help enhance the brand image, but also attract more attention and support, prompting the entire industry to pay more attention to sustainable development.
Guutuu can learn from Kris’s production process and ideas to recycle discarded vape batteries, such as rechargeable vape devices or vape devices with replaceable batteries. This approach will not only help reduce the generation of e-waste, but also win recognition for the brand from environmental advocates and consumers.
In general, the initiative of British inventor Chris Doll reminds us to pay attention to the treatment and recycling of electronic waste. As a leading brand, Guutuu vape has the opportunity to set an example for the industry through innovation and environmental protection practices, and lead the vape industry in a more sustainable direction.
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