EU lawmakers haveagreedon a new set of rules aiming to make batteries in the bloc more sustainable and reusable.
In addition, the EU has set ambitious collection targets to secure a steady stream of recycled materials.
This threatens the current practices of major consumer electronics brands, such as Apple and Samsung.

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