To Reduce Burdens of Consumers
Samsung Electronics has decided to increase the use of recycled parts in repairing smartphones as part of its efforts for eco-friendly management and to reduce burdens on consumers.
The company is considering introducing a manufacturer-certified recycled parts program for mobile device repair in the first half of this year. It is looking to reduce burdens on consumers and negative impacts on the environment by using recycled materials.
If this program is applied, the display damage repair cost, which now stands at about 200,000 won to 100,000 won, will be halved.
Samsung Electronics plans to boost consumer confidence by ensuring the quality and performance of recycled parts at a level that can match that of new products.
Samsung Electronics has been promoting the use of recycled materials since announcing the Galaxy Project for the Earth in August 2021. Recycled plastic materials from used fishing nets went into some parts of the Galaxy S22 released in February and the new Galaxy Book 2 Pro series of notebooks released in April.