"I share your frustration that there isn't a national infrastructure for the proper recycling of this product, " says Wendy Reed, who manages EPA's EnergyStarprogram.
The standard, as defined by the Department of Energy's EnergyStarprogram, means the chargers will consume about 50% less energy than their predecessors when in standby mode.
The EnergyStarprogram was created to promote energy efficiency by letting consumers know which appliances, which electronics would save electricity and, therefore, would save them money over time.