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[UK] Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away (www.bbc.com)
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[–] Mjpasta@kbin.social -1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It will be cheaper/less waste in the long run as lightning cables are meant for single use before disposal. /s

They are real garbage though.
My apple OEM cables have only maintained connection for less than a month of cumulative use if they had to travel or do anything but sit unused on a shelf.