Samsung Electronics has announced that its Galaxy S25 smartphone has been awarded the 2025 Design for Recycling Award by the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). This accolade is given to recognize leadership in sustainable product design.
The award highlights Samsung's efforts to increase the use of recycled materials and reduce reliance on natural resources. The Galaxy S25 is notable for being the first device in the Galaxy series to use recycled cobalt, a material essential for batteries. This cobalt is sourced through Samsung’s Circular Battery Supply Chain, which recovers cobalt from old Galaxy devices and manufacturing waste.
Daniel Araujo, VP and Head of the Sustainability Management Office at Samsung Electronics, stated, “Samsung is committed to embedding sustainability throughout our products’ life cycle from design, to usage and disposal.” He added that the Galaxy S25 marks a significant step in enhancing circularity within their products.
Robin Wiener, President of ReMA, praised Samsung's commitment to recycling principles in every phase of the Galaxy S25’s design. She noted that Samsung's integration of various recycled materials demonstrates their dedication to environmental responsibility.
The Galaxy S25 incorporates eight different recycled materials in its components, including aluminum and rare earth elements like neodymium. It also features an armor aluminum frame made with recycled content. Additionally, its packaging box uses 100% recycled paper.
Samsung supports consumer repairability through its Self-Repair program aimed at extending product life and reducing e-waste. These initiatives align with Samsung’s broader environmental goals such as transitioning to renewable energy by 2027 and incorporating recycled materials into all mobile products by 2030.
The award ceremony will take place on May 14 at the ReMA Convention in San Diego, California.