Batteries in Smartphones: Change

Batteries in Smartphones: Change

Batteries in smartphones are the subject of a new EU law: smartphones must have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. Last week, the European Parliament approved new rules covering many forms of rechargeable batteries. For “portable batteries,” which includes the...
From Flotsam Blues to Awesome Shoes

From Flotsam Blues to Awesome Shoes

The international conversation on climate change — when it happens — tends to focus on rising temperatures and toxic fumes. When the topic of oceanic pollution comes up, the usual media spotlight features are things like big oil spill disasters. However, a...