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EU Votes For Universal Phone Charger Slashdot SmartAboutThings writes The European Union has voted in favor of a draft legislation which lists among the essential requirements of electrical devices approved by the EU a compatibility with universal chargers. According to a German MEP, this move will eliminate 51,000 tonnes of electronic waste. The draft law was approved by an overwhelming majority: 550 votes to 12. At the moment, according to estimates, there are around 30 different types of charger on the market, but manufacturers have two years at their disposal to get ready for the new restriction. Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Posted on: Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:39:13 +0000

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