Apple fighting EU push to standardize device chargers

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The European Union is considering a law to reduce electronic waste by standardizing device chargers. Apple is pushing back, saying the industry is already moving toward common standards.

by Spotify Technology alleging Apple favors its own music service, and is asking questions about its Apple Pay product.

Electronic waste is expected to grow to more than 12 million tons by 2020, according to the EU, making it one of the fastest growing so-called waste streams.

 

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