Soon, the company will begin using repurposed ocean-bound plastics in its whole product lineup
series. In a 'move that combines sustainability and innovation,' Samsung's new material was made from ocean-bound discarded fishing nets.
But why discarded fishing nets? Well, in its press release, Samsung shared a report by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, which says that 640,000 tons of fishing nets are being discarded into the seas every year. These"ghost nets," as the report calls them, trap ocean animals and cause damage to coral reefs and even whole ecosystems. Besides the problems the"ghost nets" cause, they also may end up in our food and water. According to Samsung, by collecting and recycling these nets, we keep the oceans clean while also protecting our planet.
Samsung also announced that the upcoming Galaxy phones, possibly the Galaxy S22 series, is only the beginning and that it will begin including repurposed ocean-bound plastics throughout its entire lineup of products. According to the company, this will bring it closer to its aim of 'eliminating single-use plastics' and expanding the use of 'eco-conscious materials' such as recycled paper and other recycled post-consumer products.
The material made from recycled fishing nets is a part of Samsung's Galaxy for the Planet initiative. The initiative is a set of targets that Samsung has to reach by 2025. The goal of the initiative is to reduce the 'environmental footprint' of the company and lower the depletion of resources from the production and disposal of Samsung Galaxy devices.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
COVID restrictions could soon ease as cases, hospitalization continue to decline, officials sayState and city leaders say if the number of cases and hospitalizations continue to decline, some restrictions might be lifted.
Read more »
PS5 Controller May Be Getting a Big Upgrade SoonA new PlayStation patent is making the rounds and it's because of its implication. On the surface [...]
Read more »
Hard-hit Tacoma businesses could soon get financial reliefBusiness owners across Tacoma say they are being hurt by vandalism. It’s leaving them with big bills for windows that are repeatedly broken.
Read more »
Public Testnet of Shiba Inu’s Layer 2 Solution to Launch 'Very Soon'The second version of Shibarium’s private testnet is already live, according to UnificationUND
Read more »
I’ll be 65 soon, have $320,000 in retirement savings and a paid-off home but I’m $46,000 in debt – should I take more money out of my investments?Is it wise to take money out of my retirement accounts to pay off my $46,000 in debt? We help one reader figure out her retirement strategy:
Read more »
LA County sees big drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Will mask orders soon be relaxed?Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said that if the county wants to end the winter surge of COVID infections, 'we'll need to continue the common-sense protective measures.'
Read more »