On World Recycling Day, Samsung Promotes Sustainability Initiatives – Samsung Newsroom India

From recycled ingredients in the composition of its products to e-waste collection programs and packaging reuse, the brand reinforces its commitment to the environment

It is celebrated on the 18th of March World Recycling DayA time to rethink and redefine the way we deal with the waste issue in a new light. Therefore, Samsung is reinforcing its global commitment to combating climate change. With this in mind, the company uses its innovative technologies to implement sustainability throughout the production process, product life cycle, and beyond.

This translates into the many programs and initiatives developed across Latin America that aim, for example, to reuse recycled materials, reduce the use of plastic in the development of its hardware and packaging, and reuse product packaging. Samsung’s latest launch, the Galaxy S23 series of devices, is a clear case of sustainability, bringing these and other practices together in one device, using the most recycled ingredients in its formulation and no plastics in its packaging.

Another great example of the initiative that has spread across the region is the Programs trade in (Samsung Redeem Plan), which encourages the conscious participation of smartphones and other electronic devices, such as televisions and washing machines. To date in Argentina, Samsung has re-entered more than 200,000 devices on the market. Used appliances that are sold are mostly refurbished and sold through specialized dealers, or used as spare parts for repairs.

With the launch of the Galaxy S23 line, 40% of sales were made through this program. Whereas, during the year, 20% of Series S sales are generated through this plan.

This initiative, in addition to enabling free environmental disposal of electronic items, offers special discounts for exchanging them for a new product, be it TVs, smartphones, tablets or washing machines. Buying a new product can be 100% digital, and it is done directly at Samsung online store And with free shipping, starting from the delivery of old and unused devices. It arrived here For more information about the Sustainable Exchange Program.

In addition, there are many programs that Samsung promotes around the world with the aim of reinforcing its true commitment to preserving and caring for the environment.

Galaxy of the planet

The initiative “Galaxy for the PlanetIt is a set of goals aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of the mobile division by 2025, including using recycled materials in the manufacture of its products, eliminating single-use plastic in packaging, and diverting all waste from landfills by 2025.

In this context, the Galaxy S23 5G series represents another step in Samsung’s sustainability journey. The Galaxy S23 series uses more recycled materials in its hardware components than any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone to date. Smartphones are produced with recycled components and made from fishing nets that end up in the ocean, creating major threats to marine life. This shows that you no longer have to choose between quality and sustainability. The Galaxy S23 series is UL ECOLOGO® certified^[1]which means that the product has been certified to reduce its environmental impact while making the most of Samsung Galaxy innovations.

Thus, in pursuit of a lower environmental impact, the presence of recycled materials has increased, from six internal components made of environmentally correct materials in the Galaxy S22 Ultra to 12 internal and external components that include recycled materials in the Galaxy S23 Ultra. In addition, the Galaxy S23 series features a new packaging box design that uses 100% recycled paper, and the devices are built with technologies for increased durability and repairability, making them reliable for longer.

Electronic waste recycling

The TV is beyond repair, the smartphone is old and there are too many accessories running a drawer missing in the dresser. This situation is pretty common in anyone’s home these days, but disposal of electronic devices is not nearly as common as easy access to consumers. electronic waste, or electronic waste It is a problem that must be solved by specialized recycling.

With this in mind, Samsung has created Samsung Recycling, the brand’s reverse logistics program that offers the ability to properly dispose of unused e-waste.

In July 2022, Samsung Argentina entered into a strategic alliance with APrA, the environmental protection agency of the city government, with the main objective of cooperating to reduce the negative impact on the environment.

With the support of the Environmental Protection Agency, Samsung is seeking to take its recycling program a step further and is inviting its users to come to its stores and leave e-waste in collection containers so that deposited equipment can get proper and second processing. useful life. All interested persons can deposit their electronic waste in the special containers located in the Samsung Experience Store in Armenia (Armenia 1644), Kalau (Av. Santa Fe 1801), Shopping DOT (Vedia 3600) and Abasto (Corrientes 3247).

In addition to these activities, users can also opt for more sustainable devices. The SolarCell remote in some Samsung TVs, for example, charges from sun, ambient light, and even backup radio frequency from Wi-Fi routers, which was developed to reduce battery waste and help close the loop on plastic waste.

What will come?

This is only the beginning. Samsung is committed to moving forward in its commitment to the environment. Therefore, Samsung’s new environmental strategy includes an all-out effort to join the global force to combat climate change, with a commitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions across the company by 2050 and using 100% renewable energy until 2027, as well as investment and research. New technologies to develop energy-saving products, increase water reuse, and develop carbon capture technology.

To address the importance of proper e-waste disposal worldwide, by 2030 Samsung Electronics plans to expand the reach of its electronic waste collection system. electronic waste From about 50 countries to about 180 countries. In doing so, it plans to collect 10 million tons of e-waste between 2009 and 2030, and a cumulative amount of 25 million tons until 2050.

^[1] * Galaxy S23 series devices sold, distributed, and/or manufactured for the US market have been UL ECOLOGO certified under the UL110 sustainability standard for mobile phones.