Ecodesign for Smartphones Now in Effect: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Today, the European Union’s Ecodesign requirements for smartphones & tablets take effect. And they’re… fine. While the new rules do improve things, they are ultimately watered down by compromise and loopholes. First, the good things. The new requirements will hopefully bring 7-year spare parts availability, 5-year software updates, and transparent repairability information on the EU’s…

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