One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phones

European Union officials said they inked a provisional agreement on June 7 that will require a uniform charging cord in the 27-nation bloc. — Unsplash

LONDON: Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, Europeans will only need to reach for one cable to charge their smartphones and other devices.

European Union officials said they inked a provisional agreement on June 7 that will require a uniform charging cord in the 27-nation bloc. It’s part of a wider effort to make products sold in the EU more sustainable and cut down on electronic waste.