Giving Batteries A
Second Chance
We recycle discarded vapes and transform them into powerful and sustainably sourced battery pack solutions for everyday applications from cordless power tools to personal E-vehicles. Join us in keeping disposable vapes out of landfills.
The Problem
Disposable vapes have become one of the fastest-growing sources of electronic waste.
These devices contain valuable lithium-ion batteries that still have 98% of their capacity
when discarded, along with other electrical components such as Circuit boards, Displays,
and on board programmable chips, yet they end up polluting our landfills and environment.
*Source: U.S.PIRG Report
Environmental Impact
Lithium batteries leak toxic chemicals into soil and groundwater, causing long-term environmental damage.
Wasted Resources
Each battery contains valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel that could power other devices.
Untapped Energy
Discarded vape batteries retain about 98% of their usable life, representing massive energy waste.
Our Solution
From Waste to Universal Power Packs
We transform discarded vape batteries into a product line of different universal power packs for consumer electronics that range from 12V to 48V Battery packs. These battery packs are compatible with major tool brands like Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Makita, along with various E-bike and E-Scooter makes and models. Our recycled battery packs deliver the same performance as OEM batteries while keeping harmful waste out of landfills.
Collection
Partner shops collect used vapes in our specialized bins
Processing
Batteries are safely extracted and tested for capacity
Remanufacturing
Quality cells are assembled into tool battery packs
New Life
Power tools, leaf blowers, and more run on recycled energy
Universal Compatibility
Works with all major power tool brands
Same Performance
Equivalent power output to new batteries
Fully Certified
Safety tested and warranty backed
Up To 50% Cost Savings
Half the price of traditional batteries
Our Impact
Real-time Environmental Impact
Powered by Second Chance
Products running on recycled vape batteries
[3D renders of battery models and compatible adapters coming soon]
18V Universal Battery
Model: Universal Battery V1.3 along with models and names of current adapters
12V Universal Battery
Work in Progress
48V Universal Battery
Work in Progress
Custom Battery Pack Design
Add example Model with Color label for different Materials inside of the Battery
Sustainably Sourced Loose Batteries for Sale
List of current available battery sizes and capacities coming soon
Partner Network
A Growing network of collection points at local retail partners in the Greater Seattle Area
The City Smoke Shop
417 Central Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Vape O Smoke Shop
310 Washington Ave N
Kent, WA 98032
RE-PC: Recycled Computers
1565 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
Galaxy Vapor - Renton
10829 SE Petrovitsky Rd
Renton, WA 98055
Galaxy Vapor - Puyallup
12623 S Meridian B4
Puyallup, WA 98373
Galaxy Vapor - Bremerton
2520 6th St
Bremerton, WA 98312
Galaxy Vapor - Everett
10 SE Everett Mall Way
Everett, WA 98208
Galaxy Vapor - Marysville
450 State Ave #102
Marysville, WA 98270
Galaxy Vapor - Mt. Vernon
323 E College Way suite b
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Join Our Growing Network
Become a collection point and help us keep vapes out of landfills
Partner With UsOur Mission
Transforming Waste into Opportunity
Second Chance Material and Design was founded on a simple belief: every discarded disposable vape represents a huge untapped potential. We are a small recycling initiative in the Greater Seattle area that is growing into a full comprehensive solution for one of the fastest-growing e-waste problems of our time.
We're not just recycling batteries—we're reimagining the entire lifecycle of portable power. By partnering with local businesses and leveraging innovative remanufacturing techniques, we're creating a circular economy that benefits everyone: consumers get affordable power solutions, businesses reduce their environmental footprint, and our planet gets a fighting chance.
Meet The Team
Mario Vega
Founder, CEO, & Lead Engineer
Former Aerospace Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer with an additional 13 years of electronics tinkering experience to contribute towards repurposing a growing electronic waste epidemic
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