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Man Used 80 Discarded Vape Batteries to Power an Electric Scooter Proving the Importance of E-Waste (www.goodnewsnetwork.org)
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A clever graduate has used 80 discarded vape batteries to power his e-scooter—and to make a point about waste.

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[–] fubo@lemmy.world 61 points 1 year ago

Discarded lithium batteries are also a fire hazard.

These seem like a great opportunity for a deposit, like many states have for bottles and cans. Pay a few bucks extra when you buy the device, and get it back when you return it.