In order to facilitate use and reduce electronic waste and garbage, the European Union will propose the creation of a universal charger for mobile phones.
Between now and the end of the summer we are going to present a legislative proposal to obtain a universal charger ”, declared this Thursday the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, before the competent parliamentary committee of the European Parliament.
My goal is not only to work on an interface for a common charger, but also additional measures on e-waste management. Breton explained about these products that generate 51,000 tons of waste each year, according to data from the European Parliament.
For their part, and despite the apparent benefit it would have for users, manufacturers are reluctant to adopt a single model, particularly Apple, whose chargers can only be used with their brand devices.
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