Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
Cobalt used in the S24 Ultra battery contains 50% recycled cobalt.
Plastics
Recycled plastic is included in various components: Back Glass Deco Film (minimum 80% PCM). Side Key, Volume Key, SIM Tray (minimum 20% PCM). Top & Bottom Speaker Module (Upper, Lower) (minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM). Case Front, S Pen Knob Holder (minimum 10% PCM). Side Key, Volume Key (minimum 10% pre-consumer recycled TPU). Glass in the front screen and back cover contains an average of 25% recycled glass. Recycled materials have undergone Environmental Claim Validation (ECV) by UL.
Aluminum
Aluminum in the side key, volume key, and rear camera deco contains 28% recycled aluminum; in case inserts, 30%. Recycled materials have undergone ECV by UL.
Tin
no information given
Steel
Steel in the speaker modules contains at least 40% recycled steel. Top Speaker Module Grill, Top & Bottom Speaker Pad (40% content); Top Speaker Module Lower, Bottom Speaker Module Upper & Lower (70% content); Top & Bottom Speaker Center plate, Top & Bottom Speaker Ring plate (95% content).
Copper
Recycled copper is included in various modules (display, camera, wireless charge, PCB). 100% Recycled copper foil content in Display module FPCB, Front camera module FPCB, Wide camera module FPCB, UW camera module FPCB, 3x Tele camera module FPCB, 5x Tele camera module FPCB, Main PCB, Sub PCB, Wireless charging coil.
Ocean Bound Plastic
Minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM in Top & Bottom Speaker Module (Upper, Lower).
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
Packaging box is made of 100% recycled paper. Reduced use of plastic in packaging by 96.6% compared to Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.7% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging and protective films with paper and recycled materials.
Recycled Fibre
Paper used for the Galaxy S25 Ultra packaging box is 100% recycled paper. Replacing plastic with paper and recycled materials.
Plastic Free Packaging
Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.7% plastic in packaging. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
IP68 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests ensure longevity and consistent performance.
Longevity
Provides seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized and independent service providers and a self-repair program in the US.
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Initiatives like improving the energy efficiency of chargers are implemented. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Factory sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
66.4 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).