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technology2 years ago•1 min saved

EU Pushes for Replaceable and Sustainable Batteries in Electronics

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.

via Android Authority|

#design #environmental-waste #eu

science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Arctic microbes offer solution to plastic pollution.

Scientists have discovered microbes from the Alps and the Arctic that can break down plastic without requiring high temperatures, according to a study by the Swiss Federal Institute WSL. Although the microbes failed to break down non-biodegradable polyethylene, they digested biodegradable polyester-polyurethane and commercially available biodegradable mixtures of polybutylene adipate terephthalate and polylactic acid. The researchers warn that identifying the plastic-degrading enzymes produced by the microbial strains and optimising the process to obtain large amounts of proteins will be the next big challenge.

via Engadget|

#biodegradable #environmental-waste #microbes