A single charger for all devices: the European Union has adopted a new law

Sometimes you have to wonder how effectively can work "public servants", who do not vote for the increase of salaries, and take just a great laws. The EU recently held a vote on the draft law which will force all manufacturers of mobile devices use the same charger in all the countries of the European Union.

"Radio Equipment Directive" – a new bill that puts a few goals in the field of "electronics". First and foremost is the safety of the user equipment, the second decline in the influence of the various devices to each other, and finally, decrease the amount of electronic waste.

For example, in Europe annually produces over 50 thousand tons of e-waste. So, one of the reasons is the charging of different types. Now in every house more than five chargers for different gadgets and they all fit only one device. Adapter for tablet Samsung not come to the Nokia in turn the adapter from Nokia is not suitable to mobile phone from HTC, well, the charger from Apple... here is a different story altogether.

The law was passed by 550 votes to 12, it remains only to sign it, and starting in 2016, all chargers will fit all gadgets regardless of the manufacturer. And Yes, best of all – the chosen Micro USB connector.

Source: zeleneet.com