EU Pushes for Replaceable and Sustainable Batteries in Electronics

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The European Parliament has passed a law that will require all gadgets, including smartphones, to have easily replaceable batteries without the need for special tools or adhesives. This law, which goes into effect in 2027, is an attempt to reduce environmental waste and increase responsibility in the tech industry. The law could fundamentally change how smartphones are designed, as the current "glass sandwich" design method would need to be altered to comply with the new regulations.
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