Samsung Electronics’ Efforts for Our Beautiful Ocean

on March 22, 2023

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To minimize the impact on the environment while maintaining product quality, Samsung Electronics has used recycled plastics made from discarded fishing nets in the Galaxy S23 series. Through these efforts, Samsung’s goal is to prevent more than 15 tons* of discarded fishing nets from entering the world’s oceans by the end of the year. *Calculated number based on sales estimation

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Recycled plastics from discarded fishing nets were first used in parts of the Galaxy S22 series and have since been utilized in various other Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Buds, tablets, PCs and more.

Galaxy S22 Ultra - Side key bracket, S Pen inner cover

Galaxy Buds2 Pro - Bracket Battery Holder, Bracket Deco Front, Bracket PCB Cradle

Galaxy Z Fold4 - Side key bracket, Display Connector Cap

Hanwha Compound: We’re working hard on researching and developing eco-conscious materials using recycled discarded fishing nets. By collaborating with Samsung Electronics, we’ll not only contribute to producing eco-conscious products but also protecting marine life. DSM : Samsung Electronics is the first in the smartphone industry to have used Akulon® RePurposed recycled material from discarded fishing nets. We’re confident that such efforts will inspire other industries as well and help make our oceans cleaner and a better place.

Samsung has been recognized for its efforts to improve the environment, including its use of discarded fishing nets in its products, and has received multiple prestigious awards.

2022 SEAL* Winner of the Business Sustainability Award, 2023 Social Impact Awards** Winner in the Sustainability Campaign category

*SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership): As an environmental organization located in California, U.S., SEAL has been recognizing and awarding companies that lead notable sustainable and environmental development since 2017. **Presented by PR News, the awards honor companies and people making efforts to improve society

25% - The amount of carbon emissions that can be reduced if discarded fishing nets are used when producing 1 metric ton of plastics* 120trees - Producing products using discarded fishing nets is equivalent to planting 120 30-year-old pine trees**

*This evaluation was conducted by Hanwha Compound, a partner company of Samsung Electronics, which produces and supplies recycled plastic used in Galaxy devices. **Source : Based on the National Institute of Forest Science’s data on pine trees in the central region in Korea (July 2019)

Samsung’s Visual Display Business is making various efforts, such as reducing power consumption for TV and monitors and applying recycled plastics. In particular, the company has been expanding the use of recycled plastics across its product lines, including in the rear cover of monitors since 2022, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases.

SAMSUNG ViewFinite S8 monitor and remote control

Samsung Electronics incorporated recycled ocean-bound plastics in the SolarCell Remote control brackets of 2023 lifestyle products, following the 2022 ViewFinity Monitor. In addition, the 2023 SolarCell Remote cover is made from approximately 24% recycled plastics.* Percentage of total weight of power supply board accessories

24% - about 24% of recycled plastic was used for the 2023 SolarCell Remote cover.

SAMSUNG patagonia - In September 2022, Samsung Electronics launched the Bespoke AI™ laundry in Europe, which boasts significantly upgraded energy efficiency and AI features. The Bespoke AI™ Washer comes with a wash cycle that reduces microplastics, which was developed in collaboration with Patagonia.

With Samsung’s unique Ecobubble™ technology, less microfiber™ cycle can reduce shedding of microplastics that are 10㎛ (micrometer) and larger from clothes during laundry by up to 54%.*

54% - Reduces microplastic shedding by up to 54%

* Tested by the Ocean Wise Plastics Lab with a 2kg load of 100% polyester hoodies, comparing the Synthetics cycle on the Samsung Conventional model WW4000T and the Less Microfiber cycle on WW9400B. Results may differ depending on the clothes and environment.

Updated on March 28, 2023, to provide more detailed information: Recycled PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate), sourced from 10% of discarded PET bottles, has been used in the front case of the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

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