An Ireland South MEP, who represents Kerry, has welcomed a report on common chargers for mobile phones.
The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection has recently adopted a report which is to implement the USB-C charging standard regardless of a device’s brand.
Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher says when implemented it’ll reduce waste and save money.
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He says the proposal is to include laptops, e-readers and earbuds as well as mobile phones.
MEP Kelleher says it’ll save substantial amounts of money whilst preventing 1000 tonnes a year in unnecessary waste.
