Members of the European Parliament approved a law to use a common single charger reform.
The proposal was accepted almost by the unanimity of parliamentarians: 602 lawmakers voted in favor.
All Apple INC devices must be use USB Type-C charging port by the end of 2024.
Also Apple’s products were sold in Europe must be furnish by the same charger.
“The common charger will simplify the lives of Europeans. No more obsolete chargers piling up in drawers, reducing costs for European citizens.” - said Vestager, Commission Executive Vice President.
In fact, this plan will reduce production and the disposal of new charges.
Will cut down an environmental waste and it would save around $247 million a year.
SOURCE: CNBC
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