Re: Would it actually reduce waste?
For a phone it's possible to argue that dedicated chargers are a requirement for proper power management. But since everyone standardised on micro USB the number of peripherals that came with their own chargers has fallen off sharply. Many of them still come with cables though even these are being phased out.
In reality, of course, this means that manufacturers can save money by bundling less kit but the net effect is the same. Except, of course, for the fact that we all keep on buying non-serviceable gadgets and associated peripherals.
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