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How Samsung is Shaping a Sustainable Future with Responsible Innovations
2/8/2021
Samsung is committed to achieving a greener future by improving our sustainability and reducing our environmental and carbon footprint. As such, we have made significant investments to minimize the ecological impact of our operations, accelerate the design and development of green technology, apply circular economy principles, and guide consumers in making socially conscious decisions. Recently, at First Look 2021, CES 2021 and Galaxy UNPACKED 2021 we unveiled several purposeful innovations meant to create a positive long-term impact on our planet.
Samsung & UNDP Empower Young Leaders to Take Action
In the final push to meet the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or “Global Goals”, Samsung’s education and donation-based app – the Samsung Global Goals app – is providing Galaxy users with meaningful ways to learn about the 17 Global Goals– like Goal 13: Climate Action and Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – and take individual action. Created in 2019, the Samsung Global Goals app is currently on 80M+ Galaxy smartphones worldwide and we’ve raised more than $1M in donations to the UNDP thanks to the dedication and generosity of Galaxy users.
To inspire further action, Samsung and the UNDP are now magnifying the voices, stories, and ingenuity of young leaders helping achieve the Global Goals via a new initiative, Generation 17. Samsung and UNDP are providing mentorship, technology, and networking opportunities for the young leaders as they advance their work and spark even more meaningful change to promote co-prosperity and protect the planet.
Galaxy Upcycling at Home is Giving Old Phones New Life
As part of Samsung’s devotion to creating a circular economy, we have plans to expand our award-winning Galaxy Upcycling program, which lengthens product lifecycles and reduces waste. In the past, Galaxy Upcycling has resulted in the conversion of smartphones into medical devices capable of screening for eye disease in Vietnam. Now, with Galaxy Upcycling at Home, consumers will be able to repurpose older Galaxy phones by turning them into a variety of convenient in-home IoT (Internet of Things) devices via a simple software update.
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As an example, consumers will be able to transform a Galaxy phone into a childcare monitor, a pet care solution or other tools that meet their individual lifestyles and needs. For childcare, you could use the built-in sensors to monitor the audio around your baby and send an alert if they cry. For pet care, a Galaxy phone could become a long-distance remote so that you can turn on the lights if your pet is home alone at night.
The Galaxy Buds Pro’s Eco-Design Strikes the Right Note
Underscoring our commitment to eco-design and sustainable sourcing, Samsung has launched our latest and most premium earbuds yet – the Galaxy Buds Pro.
The earbuds powerfully combine all-day comfort and sophisticated style with cutting-edge audio technology, including unrivaled sound quality, intelligent Active Noise Cancellation, and seamless connectivity. Moreover, the Galaxy Buds Pro – both the earbuds and the charging case – were built to help cut down on waste, using 20% recycled plastic.
Samsung TVs Come with New Eco-Innovations
Additional efforts towards a greener tomorrow were unveiled in the form of TV eco-innovations, including a new Solar Cell Remote Control and an expanded Eco-Packaging solution.