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How your old fave Watermelon Ice vape became a secret weapon on the battlefield
- Volunteers in Lviv repurpose thousands of UK discarded vapes into power banks for Ukraine frontline devices.
- volunteers describe energy as essential for powering equipment that keeps soldiers alive on the front lines.
- Each power bank uses 50 vape cells, wired to a chip and housed in a 3D-printed case.
- The workshop produced around 80 power banks last month and aims to reach 100–120 monthly.
- Funding comes from donations and a recently granted USA non-profit status for the organizing group.
- Volunteers coordinate shipments from the UK through humanitarian aid networks to Ukraine.
- The project plans to expand production and explore new battery sources like e-bikes and hoverboards.
- The operation highlights the broader volunteer movement aiding Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion.
- The article notes the scale of discarded vapes in the UK before the ban and potential impact on Ukraine aid.
- The collaborative effort underscores innovation under pressure to support displaced people and soldiers alike.
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