Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Review: Sustainability & Environment

Cobalt

Yes (Cobalt used in the Galaxy Z Flip6 batteries contains a minimum of 50% recycled cobalt ).

Plastics

Recycled plastic is included in various components: 10% content in Volume Key (Inner), Case Front (Main), Case Front (Sub); 20% content in Vol Key Bracket, Sub UB Conn Cap, FRC Bracket, Rear Mid, SPK BTM Module, Rear Top Volume Key(Inner), Finger Key Bracket, Receiver Deco, Sim tray(Inner); 80% content in Back Glass Deco film. Glass in the Flex window and back glass contains an average of 25% recycled glass.

Aluminum

Aluminum in the volume key, SIM tray contains 28% recycled aluminum.

Tin

Not specified

Steel

Steel in the speaker modules contains at least 40% recycled steel.

Copper

Bonding wire used in the ultra wide camera module contains 100% recycled gold. Copper foil of main logic boards and select FPCBs contains 100% recycled copper.

Ocean Bound Plastic

Not specified

Recycled Packaging

100% recycled paper packaging box. Reduced plastic use by 96.3% vs Galaxy S7. Contains only 2.0% plastic. Replaces plastic packaging/films with paper/recycled materials.

Recycled Fibre

Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Plastic Free Packaging

Goal to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Contains only 2.0% plastic. Reduced plastic use by 96.3% vs Galaxy S7. Packaging is 100% recycled paper.

Durability

IP48 water resistance and dust protection. Stress tests ensure longevity/performance.

Longevity

7 generations of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates. Repairability is a main priority, with expanded authorized/independent service providers and self-repair program in US. Aims for a longer product lifecycle.

Energy

Improved energy efficiency of chargers. Plans to run all DX Division operations on renewable energy by 2027. All business sites ISO50001 certified.

Carbon Footprint / Emissions

42.8 CO₂e

Goals

Samsung’s New Environmental Strategy aims for net zero by 2050 (company), not explicitly product carbon neutral.

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