The new measures range from product innovations that provide more eco-conscious features to sustainable packaging that reduces waste.
'At CES 2022, we outlined how Samsung will contribute in tackling some of the world's most pressing environmental and sustainability issues,' said
Technology To Reduce Pollution
In a newly announced collaboration, Samsung is coming together with American clothing company Patagonia. As unveiled at CES 2022, this collaboration will promote environmental sustainability by addressing the issue of microplastics and its impact on the ocean environment. Patagonia CPO
Patagonia is well-known for its commitment to innovative materials that lessen harm to the planet. The clothing company continues to help Samsung in multiple ways, including product testing, sharing its research and facilitating an introduction to the NGO Ocean Wise. Samsung has been researching features designed to help overcome the negative impacts of microplastics.
Also, the Bespoke Water Purifier was recently certified by
Saving More Energy and Encouraging More Eco-Conscious Energy Use
To contribute to better energy usage and to support sustainable living, Samsung has also partnered with Q CELLS to establish a new Zero Energy Home Integration1 feature for SmartThings Energy. This feature provides production and storage data from solar panels and energy storage systems to help users establish energy self-sufficiency.
SmartThings Energy monitors power usage of consumers' connected devices and recommends energy-saving methods based on their usage patterns. Partnering with Wattbuy in the
Ramping Up Use of Recycled Plastic
Samsung will also increase the amount of recycled plastic that is used in its home appliances. To this end, it will expand the use of recycled plastic from the interior components of its appliances to the exterior elements as well.
Samsung is set to raise its goal for recycled plastic utilization in its home appliances from five percent in 2021 to 30 percent in 2024. This is an increase from 25,000 tons of recycled plastic in 2021 to 158,000 tons in 2024.2
In addition, Samsung has also developed a new type of polypropylene recycled plastic for its washing machine tubs. Using discarded polypropylene and polyethylene from items such as used lunchboxes and facial mask straps, the company has created a new type of recycled resin that is more resistant to external shocks.
Samsung is also expanding its use of eco-packaging to encompass a larger lineup of products, including home appliances such as vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, air purifiers and more. This will enable consumers to repurpose the boxes their products came in.
The expansion was first launched in
For more information about Samsung's eco-conscious initiatives, please visit Samsung.com.
1 Available from the first half of 2022 in the
2 Based on weight of final components
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