Samsung to reuse discarded fishing nets for Galaxy devices

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G cellphones displayed at a store in New York City. The material made of ocean-bound plastics will be first used in the Galaxy S22, which will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event slated for 12am on Thursday (Feb 10). — Reuters

SEOUL: Samsung Electronics Co said on Feb 7 it will repurpose discarded ocean-bound fishing nets in its Galaxy devices as part of its efforts to expand the use of eco-conscious materials and make its business more environmentally friendly.

The world’s largest smartphone maker said the use of new material “marks another step in our ‘Galaxy for the Planet’ journey that aims to minimise our environmental footprint and help foster more sustainable lifestyles for the Galaxy community” in a press release.