User-replaceable batteries are coming back in a big way

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How it started

In 2023, the European Union agreed connected 2 landmark pieces of authorities mandating however portable tech products with batteries indispensable beryllium designed, aiming to amended longevity, repairability, and recyclability. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1670 came into unit past twelvemonth and applies specifically to smartphones and tablets, portion Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 takes effect adjacent twelvemonth …

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