EU Introduces Right to Repair Rule, Waste Reduction Targets

The plan is part of a larger set of initiatives that also covers textiles, packaging, plastics and food.

SEATTLE (Waste 360): The European Union (EU) announced plans for a new right to repair rule that will cover phones, laptops and tablets by 2021. If enacted, the rule would aim to ensure that devices remain useful for longer before they need to be recycled or become e-waste in landfills.

The plan is part of a larger set of initiatives that also covers textiles, packaging, plastics and food. The ultimate aim is to help EU become climate neutral by 2050, according to the Hindustan Times.

Additionally, Reuters reports that the EU will propose a new regulatory framework for batteries and overpackaging to phase out non-rechargeable batteries and limit packaging waste. The plan would need approval from EU member states and the European Parliament.

Courtesy: www.waste360.com

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