The European legislature 2019-2024 will soon enter its session last stretch Following a fruitful mandate that allowed Twenty Seven to take significant steps and adopt other regulations beneficial to consumers. Since the adoption of a law single charger new rules for all mobile devices batteries and cells The things we consume are more sustainable and durable. These are some examples:
1. A single charger
The European Parliament first demanded a single charger for all mobile phones sold in the EU in 2014. This demand, which is called to put an end to the unnecessary cable clutter that floods drawers and offices, will become a reality within a year. In the autumn of 2024, following the approval of regulations that will benefit all consumers in 2022. Under the new rules, consumers will no longer need a new charger and cable every time they buy a new device and will be able to use a single charger for most of their small and medium-sized portable electronic devices. USB Type-C as a common loading port.
2. Longer lasting batteries and cells
Since this year, the EU also has new rules governing the life cycle of batteries and batteries, from production to disposal. reuse and recycling In order to improve sustainability and circular economy. The measure, approved by the European Parliament in June and the Council in July, includes strict collection and recovery targets for materials such as lithium, cobalt, copper, lead and nickel used in these products, with the aim of helping to develop the recycling sector.
3. Fight against Ecopostureo
fight with it ‘whitening’ misleading labeling And false ecological claims This is another step forward the legislature will make to improve consumer rights and transparency. Governments and the European Parliament signed an interim political agreement in September. Once introduced and transposed into the Twenty-Seven Regulations, the legislation will ban the use of generic messages such as “eco-friendly”, “natural”, “biodegradable”, “climate-neutral” or “eco”, unless the marketer makes the offer. verified evidence of this statement. It also includes measures to combat premature wear From the products.
4. More sustainable products
In addition to preventing the ‘laundering’ of labeling, Brussels launched an initiative in March 2022. Review the current framework for eco-design to achieve more sustainable products and repealing existing rules that would apply only to energy-related products. The idea is to cover all products other than food, feed, medicines and living organisms, making them last longer and are easier to repair and recycle. For example, software updates, consumables such as ink cartridges, spare parts and accessories must be available for a sufficient period of time; a broader approach covering different product groups; or possible ban. The European Parliament and Council opened interinstitutional negotiations with the aim of reaching an agreement at the end of August.