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Hi, friends!
Welcome to the final announcement for 2023!
Thank you for being part of our lovely English language community! It's been a joy for me to share time with all of you. <3
With this final announcement, I'd like to let you all know of a few things to look forward to in 2024!
#EUCommonCharger
Source: EU Commission
The EU Commission announced that starting tomorrow, the 1st of January 2024, the USB-C will be the common standard charger for electronic devices in the EU.
What does that mean for you? From now on:
- The same charger for all phones, tablets, and cameras
- Harmonised fast-charging technology
Why did they make this decision?
According to the Commission, "the common charger will improve consumers’ convenience, reduce the environmental footprint associated with the production and disposal of chargers, while maintaining innovation." This means that instead of having several different types of chargers for your tablets, phones and other electronic devices, one charger will be used for all.
By simplifying the charger, the hope is that it will significantly reduce the amount of e-waste produced. Take a look at the image below to get an idea of how much e-waste can be potentially reduced!
Source: EU Commission
So, in addition to simplifying how many chargers are needed for your devices; we, in the EU, have the opportunity to help change our environmental impact!
Do you know of any other environmental good news we can look forward to in 2024?
YOUR FAVOURITE VISITED PLACES IN 2023
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Join us in our newest discussion to let us know some of your favorite places that you visited in 2023. We would love to know some of the special places you've enjoyed and perhaps why it is lodged into your heart. I wrote about my experience in Florence (Firenze), Italy, so why not take the time to tell us about yours here?
OLS Video Contest
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And let's not forget, our video contest's deadline is 4 February 2024! Take the opportunity to share your mobility experience and your language skills by making a short video. You can get the details here.
Have a happy last day of 2023 and a fantastic start to your 2024!!
With joy,
Iya, OLS Community Manager - English