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Leeds Volunteers Transform Vape Waste into Power for Ukraine

8/26/2025

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Volunteers from the Leeds Ukrainian Community Association (LUCA) recycle discarded vapes into power sources for Ukrainian soldiers.
The initiative extracts batteries and wires to create portable chargers for drones and devices.
This project addresses waste from the UK’s ban on single-use vapes.
LUCA also supplies clothing and organizes fundraising events to aid those affected by the war in Ukraine.

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Story summary

Volunteers from the Leeds Ukrainian Community Association (LUCA) recycle discarded vapes into power sources for Ukrainian soldiers.
The initiative extracts batteries and wires to create portable chargers for drones and devices.
This project addresses waste from the UK’s ban on single-use vapes.
LUCA also supplies clothing and organizes fundraising events to aid those affected by the war in Ukraine.