The European Commission announced today an extensive set of rules to change the way European society consumes and produces in the coming years, and this will also bring a big change for phones. As you already know very well, the European Commission was planning to force phone manufacturers to use the same standard for charging ports, but to allow the replacement of batteries, including at home, without going to a specialized service.
The European Commission announced this today, a new action plan that will force phone manufacturers to make more durable products, which have more recycled components, and which are easier to repair and recycle. The European Parliament needs to vote on the legislation that the European Commission wants to introduce, but if it is introduced, then the phones as we know them today will change to comply with these new regulations.
European Commission: HUGE Change for Phones, Electronics
The European Commission will oblige the producers to provide information on the ease with which the products can be repaired, but also how durable they are, these data not existing at the moment. The European Commission wants to attack the problem of pollution of the planet hard, and by forcing the manufacturers of phones, tablets, and various other electronic devices, to make devices that do not break as easily as, and can be repaired more easily, the problem is partially solved .
“Today, our economy is still largely linear and only 12% of secondary materials and resources are reintegrated into the economy. Many products break down too easily, cannot be reused, repaired or recycled, or are produced for one use only. There is a huge potential that can be exploited for both businesses and consumers. With the plan adopted today, we are taking action to transform the way we manufacture products and empower consumers to make sustainable choices that benefit themselves and the environment."
The European Commission he must also obtain the support of the European Parliament for this legislation to be adopted, and as companies can lobby there, it will be a rather tough fight. Apple has already said that it does not agree with the changes that the European Commission wants to make, and other companies will more than likely try to prevent the adoption of legislation that will substantially reduce their profits, if they are forced to make products that they can be used for longer periods of time.
The European Commission he just announced his action plan, and it will take years for any legislation to be implemented, so for now nothing will change quickly.
