Samsung Galaxy S23 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
no information given
Plastics
Speaker module lower: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. External antenna lines: min 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film: min 80% recycled PET. Glass in front screen and back cover: average 22% pre-consumer recycled glass. Recycled materials ECV by UL. Min 20% PCM: Top speaker module upper & lower, Bottom speaker module upper, Volume key, Side key. Min 5% OBP + 15% PCM: Bottom speaker module lower. Min 10% PCM: Front insert. Min 80% PCM: Black Glass Deco Film.
Aluminum
Aluminum in the volume keys, side key, and SIM card tray components contains a minimum of 28% recovered scrap. Pre-consumer recycled aluminum. Recycled materials ECV by UL.
Tin
no information given
Steel
Steel in upper and bottom speaker modules: at least 40% recycled steel. Recycled Steel content SCS Global Services certified.
Copper
no information given
Ocean Bound Plastic
Not specified
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging for Galaxy S23 by 96.8% compared to Galaxy S7. Contains only 1.9% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging and protective films with paper and recycled materials.
Recycled Fibre
Speaker module lower: min 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. External antenna lines: 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 1.9% plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
IP68 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests ensure longevity and consistent performance.
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. Factory sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
54 kg CO2e
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).