Samsung has announced that its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25, has received the prestigious 2025 Design for Recycling Award from the Recycled Materials Association. This top honor recognizes companies leading the way in sustainable product design and circular innovation. The Samsung Galaxy S25 stands out as the first Galaxy device to feature recycled cobalt, a key material in battery production, recovered through Samsung’s newly launched Circular Battery Supply Chain. This closed-loop system reclaims cobalt from old Galaxy devices and manufacturing waste, reducing reliance on newly mined resources.
Sustainability is deeply embedded in the Galaxy S25’s design. The device incorporates eight different recycled materials — including aluminium, steel, and rare earth elements like neodymium — across its components. Notably, Samsung has introduced recycled material into the device’s armor aluminium frame for the first time, ensuring every external part includes at least one eco-friendly material. The sustainability story continues with packaging: the Galaxy S25 box is made entirely from 100% recycled paper, eliminating single-use plastics. The device also supports user repairability through Samsung’s Self-Repair program, helping consumers extend the life of their devices and cut down on e-waste.
These efforts are part of Samsung’s broader environmental commitment. The company aims to transition all global DX operations to renewable energy by 2027 and include at least one recycled material in every mobile product module by 2030 — all while maintaining the strength, design quality, and durability users expect. The ReMA Design for Recycling Award will be formally presented on May 14 at the ReMA Convention in San Diego, California.
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