Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Review: Sustainability & Environment
Recycled Materials
Cobalt
Yes, Cobalt in the batteries is 100% recycled cobalt.
Plastics
Plastic in the front case contains 10% recycled plastic.
Aluminum
Aluminum in the camera case contains 30% recycled aluminum.
Tin
Steel
Steel in the speaker modules contains at least 40% recycled steel.
Copper
Copper in the wireless charging coil and on the main logic boards contains 100% recycled copper.
Ocean Bound Plastic
Packaging
Recycled Packaging
Paper for the packaging box is 100% recycled paper.
Recycled Fibre
100% recycled paper is used for the box.
Plastic Free Packaging
Goal is to eliminate all single-use plastics by 2025. The Z Fold7 packaging contains only 1.3% plastic by weight.
Longevity & Upgrades
Durability
Stress tests ensure longevity and consistent performance. Has IP48 water and dust protection.
Longevity
Provides seven years of security updates and seven generations of OS upgrades.
Energy & Emissions
Energy
Efforts include improving the energy efficiency of chargers and running operations on renewable energy.
Carbon Footprint / Emissions
46.7 kg CO₂ eq.
Carbon Neutral
Goals
Aim to achieve net zero in the DX division by 2030. The phone itself is not certified Carbon Neutral.