Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
Cobalt used in the S24+ 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 (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 SIM card tray contains 28% recycled aluminum; in the case of rear camera deco, 30%. Recycled materials have undergone ECV by UL.
Tin
Not specified
Steel
Speaker module lower is manufactured using a minimum of 20% repurposed plastic from fishing nets/water barrels. External antenna lines are made from a minimum of 10% plastic from recycled PET bottles. Back glass deco film is a minimum of 80% recycled PET. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.
Copper
Steel in the upper and bottom speaker modules contains at least 40% recycled steel. Recycled Steel content is a mix of post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled material. Recycled materials have undergone RECYCLED CONTENT CERTIFICATION by SCS Global Services.
Ocean Bound Plastic
Not specified
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 1.9% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging and protective films with paper and recycled materials.
Recycled Fibre
Plastic Free Packaging
Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 1.9% 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
54.8 kg
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy commits to net zero by 2050 (company).