Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
no information given
Plastics
Upper and lower of speaker module: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. Case front: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Post-consumer recycled plastics from fishing nets, PET bottles, water barrels. Sub window/back glass: average 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. Recycled materials ECV by UL. Min 20% PCM: Antenna (Sub), Antenna (Main), Volume Key, Finger Key Bracket, SIM Tray, Connector to Connector Holder. Min 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower). Min 10% PCM: Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub). Min 80% PCM: Back Glass Deco Film.
Aluminum
Aluminum in the volume key, SIM tray contains 28% recycled aluminum. Pre-consumer recycled aluminum. Recycled materials ECV by UL.
Tin
no information given
Steel
no information given
Copper
no information given
Ocean Bound Plastic
Minimum 20% OBP: Volume Key FPCB Bracket, Cover Display Connector. Minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Top Speaker Module (Upper & Lower), Bottom Speaker Module (Upper & Lower).
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy Z Fold5 by 95.1% vs Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.5% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/protective films with paper/recycled materials.
Recycled Fibre
Upper and lower of speaker module: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. Case front: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.
Plastic Free Packaging
Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.5% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
no information given
Longevity
Provides four generations of OS upgrades and five 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 energy efficiency of chargers are implemented. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Business sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
58.1 kg CO₂e
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Samsung aims to match electric power needs with renewable energy by 2050 (all global ops), product not explicitly carbon neutral.