500 disposable vapes recycled into a powerwall to power a house and workshop — enough juice for up to eight hours of home usage or three days of work

In a recent DIY project, YouTuber Chris Doel salvaged 500 rechargeable batteries from disposable vapes to build a powerful power bank that runs his workshop and even his entire house. The process appears quite tedious and requires a fair amount of technical expertise, but the result takes a solid swing at addressing the growing e-waste problem.

The UK has been facing an e-waste crisis caused by disposable vapes for the past few years. In fact, a report published by Material Focus in December 2024…