Samsung has committed to incorporating recycled plastic into every smartphone by 2050, a pledge highlighted in recent reports by the news agency chipboard. The company emphasizes that this shift will touch a large portion of its product lineup and will have meaningful environmental implications, according to Park Sung-soon, vice president at Samsung.
Already, some Samsung devices feature recycled plastic components. A notable example is the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which relies on recycled fishing nets and bottles for twelve internal parts. The device’s packaging is produced from recycled paper as well, and Samsung has set a goal to eliminate plastic from its packaging by 2025 to further reduce environmental impact.
In earlier coverage, discussions around Samsung focused on product innovation and sustainability strategies. Separately, Galaxy Z Fold 3 users previously reported screen cracks that appeared without an obvious cause, prompting conversations about durability and display reliability among foldable devices.