Published: October 4th, 2022,
Last updated: February 15th, 2023
Today, the European Parliament will hold a final vote on the introduction of standardized charging cables in the EU. This should lead to more frequent reuse of charging cables for smartphones, tablets and cameras. What sounds like a small measure has a significant impact. Consumers can save up to €250 million a year, according to Commission estimates, by no longer having to buy unnecessary charging cables. Additionally, discarded and unused chargers account for an estimated 11,000 tons of e-waste per year.