27/08/2022
So, laptops could be a separate class from smartphones, harmonising charging speeds, and giving consumers the choice of buying devices with or without chargers, bringing down cost.
The government seeks to implement the ‘Common Charger Policy’ which is also known as ‘One Nation One Charger’.
Under this policy all digital devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other wearable devices will have a standard or universal charger.
If successfully implemented, it will help minimize e-Waste issues on a larger scale.
Urban homes have 10 to 14 unused chargers lying around, which create a lot of waste.
India had 22,700 tonnes of e-waste in FY17, but that figure has surged to a staggering 350,000 tonnes in FY21.
But mostly it is the public that will benefit, since they will no longer have to carry multiple chargers for various gadgets.
They can also save money since phones will get cheaper as manufacturers won’t have to pack a new charger alongside it.
However, there is also a need to identify and address difficulties that may emerge due to consolidating charging options, allowing for an effective and efficient change without hindering technical progress.
India might be following the European Union’s lead.
In June EU officials inked a provisional agreement that requires a uniform charging cord in the 27-nation bloc as part of a wider effort to make products sold in the EU more sustainable and cut down on electronic waste.
In 2 years, the USB Type-C will become the common charging port for all mobile phones, tablets and cameras across the bloc, including the likes of Apple.
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