How the EU plans to remove millions of useless chargers

Consumers spend €2.4bn a year on standalone chargers for various devices: that could be about to change
How the EU plans to remove millions of useless chargers

It’s estimated that of every three chargers we own, we only use two. Picture: iStock

Got dozens of old chargers filling up drawers and spilling out of boxes? Get ready. The single universal charger is on its way.

Each year, consumers spend no less than €2.4bn on standalone chargers for phones, tablets, speakers, headsets, portable consoles and digital cameras.

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