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.

New EU battery regulations spell big trouble for manufacturers and tech giants

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With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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