The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is easily one of the leaked devices ever with most of its information already at hand several days before launch. But what most did not likely know was that the latest flagship lineup uses a new material made of discarded fishing nets.
The company has revealed through a press release that the S22 series uses a “new material” made of repurposed ocean-bound discarded fishing nets.
The components making use of the said material were not revealed and neither was the percentage of the new material used. Still, it’s great to see Samsung contribute to the increasing efforts by tech companies to make products more sustainable.
“The use of this material marks another step in our Galaxy for the Planet journey that aims to minimize our environmental footprint and help foster more sustainable lifestyles for the Galaxy community,” Samsung wrote.
The company also revealed that will incorporate repurposed ocean-bound plastics throughout its entire product lineup in the future. Around 640,000 tons of fishing nets have been said to be abandoned in the ocean each year, posing great threats to marine life, coral reefs, and natural habitats, so the move is significant.
The Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for February 9th will likely be shedding more light on the new material, so stay tuned.
Samsung had earlier detailed plans to expand its use of recycled materials over the next three years to include all mobile products and home appliances, along with eliminating the use of single-use plastic.
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