ITU endorses universal mobile phone charger

GENEVA – The International Telecommunications Union has given its stamp of approval to an energy-efficient, one-charger-fits-all new mobile phone solution.The new universal charger can be used by all future handsets, regardless of make and model. In addition to cutting the number of chargers produced, shipped and subsequently discarded as new models become available, the new standard will mean users worldwide will be able to charge their mobiles anywhere from any available charger, while also reducing the energy consumed while charging."This is a significant step in reducing the environmental impact of mobile charging, which also has the benefit of making mobile phone...