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Samsung joins in, sues the Indian government over its e-waste pricing policy


Some believe the new "floor pricing" wouldn't actually solve the real problem.

Specifically, Reuters states Samsung is joined by LG are suing/arguing India's newly refined pricing policy behind big companies attempting to recycle their technology (via SamMobile). You may like This is what the country is calling a "fixed floor payment;" however, tech companies like Samsung and LG argue that this will benefit the recyclers more than solving the true issue. The European Council adopted a new rule across the region in mid-2023, stating OEMs must shift toward this new mentality to improve the amount of battery waste.

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