Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
Cobalt used in the S24 battery contains 10% recycled cobalt.
Plastics
Recycled plastic is included in various components, such as speaker modules, front case, and deco film for the back glass. Back Glass Deco Film contains minimum 80% PCM. Side Key, Volume Key, SIM Tray contain minimum 20% PCM. Top & Bottom Speaker Module (Upper, Lower) contain minimum 5% OBP + 15% PCM. Case Front contains minimum 10% PCM. Side Key, Volume Key contain 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 SIM card tray contains 28% recycled aluminum; in the case of rear camera deco, 30%.
Tin
no information given
Steel
Steel in speaker modules at least 40% recycled (Top Speaker Grill, Bottom Speaker Upper: 40%; Top Speaker Lower, Bottom Speaker Lower: 70%). Recycled Steel content SCS Global Services certified.
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, 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
100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced use of plastic in packaging by 96.8% compared to Galaxy S7. Contains only 2.0% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/protective films with paper/recycled materials.
Recycled Fibre
100% recycled paper packaging. 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 2.0% plastic in packaging. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
IP68 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests help ensure longevity and consistent performance.
Longevity
7 generations of OS upgrades and 7 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
Improved energy efficiency of chargers. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. Factory sites meet ISO50001 energy management certifications.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
50.3 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).