🔋A new law by the European Parliament will require consumer devices to have easily replaceable batteries.
♻️The law aims to reduce e-waste and promote a circular economy for batteries.
🌍The law will have a global impact, as companies are unlikely to design separate devices for the EU.
🌊The law will make waterproofing smartphones more challenging.
👥Right to repair advocates see this law as a victory for consumers.
What devices will be affected by the new law?
—The new law will affect phones, tablets, laptops, and other devices with rechargeable batteries.
When will manufacturers need to comply with the law?
—Manufacturers will need to comply with the law by 2027.
Will this law only apply to devices sold in the EU?
—No, this law will have a global impact as companies are unlikely to design separate devices for the EU market.
How will this law affect the design of smartphones?
—The law will make waterproofing smartphones more challenging, as easily replaceable batteries are required.
What do right to repair advocates think about this law?
—Right to repair advocates see this law as a victory for consumers, as it promotes repairability and reduces electronic waste.
00:00A new law passed by the European Parliament will require consumer devices to have easily replaceable batteries.
01:00The law aims to reduce e-waste and promote a circular economy for batteries.
02:30The law will have a global impact, as companies are unlikely to design separate devices for the EU.
04:05The law will make waterproofing smartphones more challenging.
05:30Right to repair advocates see this law as a victory for consumers, as it promotes repairability and reduces electronic waste.
