Published: December 7th, 2021,
Last updated: February 15th, 2023
Most rechargeable batteries are either non-replaceable or non-repairable, resulting in shorter product life, more e-waste, and the loss of battery raw materials. This is the finding of a study by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) in collaboration with the activist campaign Right to Repair and researchers from the University of Lund in southern Sweden.