the range galaxy s22 will be officially presented this Wednesday, February 9. Until then, however, we’ve seen several leaks detailing various aspects of the South Korean manufacturer’s upcoming luxury trio, from the design to the general features of the various phones.
Now, however, we reveal a peculiar aspect recently disclosed on the Internet. The Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones will use recycled plastic from abandoned fishing nets collected from the sea in their construction.
Abandoned fishing nets are given new life in the next Samsung
As a surprise, the revelation was made through social networks, which denotes the environmental concern and social responsibility of Samsung. Thus, among the various materials used in the construction of smartphones, we will have this recycled plastic.
It is important to note that the revelation was made by Samsung itself through its official channels. Thus, we will have a new material that gives new life to abandoned fishing nets on the seabed, composed mainly of plastic and similar materials.
Although it has not revealed the exact application of said materials, nor the percentage of recycled compounds that will be used in the new phones, it is still good news. With millions of smartphones produced each year using recycled materials, Samsung is setting a good example for the entire industry.
The Samsung Galaxy S22 promise to also stand out on the environmental front
Samsung’s statement also reiterates that the company wants to use this type of material in several of its products. Therefore, they can help mitigate, or make it economically viable for fishing companies, to collect, or generally not abandon, damaged and unviable fishing nets.
With around 640 tons of abandoned fishing nets every year, according to metrics advanced by Samsung, the impact on the marine biome is very damaging.
Now we just have to wait for February 9, the date of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event. There we will learn not only about the new smartphones, but also more details about this material, as well as the raw collection process. material.
Samsung had already announced its plans to phase out single-use plastics on a previous occasion. Now, we see a redoubling of efforts and environmental awareness.