The European Council officially agreed to the new regulation. Any manufacturer wanting to sell phones in the EU must ensure those phones have replaceable batteries by 2027
The European Union has passed a law that requires all rechargeable batteries in portable devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops, to be easily replaceable by users. This means that manufacturers will need to redesign their products to make it possible to replace batteries without special tools or expertise.
This law intends to create an economy in which resources are recycled or reused as much as possible. This will help to reduce the environmental impact of battery production and disposal.
The law will come into effect in 2027, so it will be a few years before we see any changes. However, this is a significant development that will have a major impact with the use of batteries.
Here are some of the key points of the law:
- Users should be able to replace batteries without special tools or expertise.
- Manufacturers must collect 63% of portable batteries that would normally go to a landfill by the end of 2027.
- Lithium recovery from waste batteries must be at 50% by 2027.
- Industrial, SLI, and EV batteries must be made up of certain percentages of recycled content.
The law is a major step forward in the fight against e-waste. It will also help to create a more sustainable future for battery production.
