Galaxy S22 series rises to the challenge of putting the planet first

With technology products touching every aspect of our lives, it’s essential that we find the balance between the convenience it offers and its impact on the Earth.  Samsung has made great strides in ensuring that they produce their products in a more sustainable way, supporting the planet and protecting it for future generations. Samsung has not only taken steps in this direction, it has taken leaps. This commitment is evident in the production of the new Galaxy S22 Series – Samsung’s most eco-conscious devices ever, which are a harmonious combination of technological advancement and eco-friendly production methods.

Every year, our oceans and marine life are harmed by this scourge, and discarded fishing nets pose one of the greatest dangers. In an effort to help the planet, Samsung recovers discarded fishing nets^[1] and transforms them into a high-performance material for their smartphones. Ocean-bound plastic^[2] from discarded fishing nets make up 20% of the material used in the Galaxy S22 series’ component, key bracket.  The speaker module in the Galaxy S22 Series as well as the inner parts of the power and volume keys also incorporate post-consumer recycled material. Additionally, 100% recycled paper is used for the Galaxy S22’s packaging and this also incorporates a protective film made from recycled plastic. Samsung have gone even further by designing every smartphone case with UL-certified, eco-conscious materials^[3] – such as recycled post-consumer plastics or bio-based substances. Ultimately, consumers should be able to enjoy landmark design such as Samsung’s most powerful Galaxy device yet, the Galaxy S22 Series, while also feeling good about choices that benefit the planet.

Samsung’s trade-in programme⁴ also plays a role in managing e-waste by giving those wanting its latest devices added incentive to get rid of older or unused devices. Samsung has made the process of trade-in simple and rewarding. You can trade in an eligible older device and save on your upgrade to the Galaxy S22 Series. You have until 30 June 2022 to receive a discount of R5000 when you trade in for a Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22+ and R7000 on a Galaxy S22 Ultra⁴. Should you trade in at Vodacom you have until 6 July 2022⁴ to receive a tariff reduction of up to R300 per month. You can also can trade in qualifying non-Samsung devices, and Samsung can accept devices that have scratches on them – even those with a cracked screen. If it switches on, Samsung accepts it. Click here to take advantage of this very special trade-in offer.

[1] Discarded fishing nets are collected through Samsung’s partner that works with local fishermen who collect them from the Indian Ocean and neighboring coastal areas. Samsung does not directly recover fishing nets from the ocean.

[2] Ocean-bound plastic is abandoned plastic waste of all sizes (micro-plastics, mezzo-plastics and macro-plastics) that are located within 50km of shores in communities or areas where waste management is inexistent or very inefficient.

[3] Sold separately.

⁴Terms and conditions apply. The value of the trade-in is based on the condition of the phone traded in and on qualifying phone