One charger for all devices in EU

On October 4, the European Union (EU) passed a law requiring a standard charger for all small electronic devices, such as mobile phones and tablets. The EU is a group of 27 nations, mainly in Europe. The law would require that all devices sold there have a USB Type-C charging port. Consumers would no longer need multiple chargers for different devices and brands, and could choose to buy a device with or without a charger. The EU said the move is meant to “make products…more sustainable, to reduce electronic waste, and make consumers’ lives easier.” Chargers create about 11,000 to 13,000 tons of electronic waste and cost consumers about $247.3 million every year, said EU officials. Some technology companies, including Apple, argued that the new law will affect their product…

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