Just in time for the Galaxy S10, Samsung plans to go green in how it packages its smartphones, tablets, and other electronics, bringing in a new sustainability
Just in time for the Galaxy S10, Samsung plans to go green in how it packages its smartphones, tablets, and other electronics, bringing in a new sustainability policy. The company will also tweak the design of its accessories, including the USB charger included with its phones, with the aim of cutting down how much plastic is involved.
Samsung’s goal is to replace much of what would currently be made with plastic with paper and other environmentally sustainable materials. The company put together what it’s calling a task force to “revamp product packaging” for Samsung Electronics as a whole.
That group will be responsible for looking into how packaging is designed and developed, along with how packaging materials are purchased. It will also explore new ways of marketing, along with “quality control for innovative packaging ideas.” That will include sourcing the materials for that packaging from renewable sources.
For smartphones, tablets, and wearables, for example, Samsung already has a few ideas. First of, it will replace the plastic holder trays – which layer the phone, instructions, and accessories within the outer box – with a pulp mold instead.
