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Expanding the Scope of Recycled Material Use

Glass

The front screen and back glass of the Galaxy S25 Series contain an average of 25% recycled content from by-products generated during the production process.

  • * For the S25 Ultra, this applies only to the back glass.

The exterior parts of select 2024 BESPOKE refrigerator models are made from recycled glass. These parts are produced using glass sheets that contain 9% of by-products from the glass sheet production process.

  • * Applicable models: RF85DB90B255, RF60DB9KF235, RZ24R545035/SC, etc.

Graphite

The graphite sheets used for internal heat dissipation in 2024 and 2025 Neo QLED 8K products are made of recycled graphite* from waste batteries.

  • * Of the six graphite sheets used inside the 2024 models, five contain recycled materials. This does not apply to certain 2025 models that do not include the One Connect Box.

Steel

Some steel components in the Speaker Modules of the Galaxy S25 Series1) incorporate at least 40% recycled steel.

Steel sheets for porcelain enameling used in built-in ovens, BESPOKE Qooker ovens, and microwaves2) sold in South Korea contain at least 12% recycled materials3).

  • S25 Ultra Top Speaker Module Grill, etc.
  • Excludes BESPOKE Qooker Multi (22L) model
  • Applies to products shipped from November 2024 onwards

Aluminum

The exterior of select 2023 BESPOKE refrigerator models* are made with impurity-free and evenly colored aluminum in a three-tier (new-recycled-new) structure using 37% recycled aluminum.

In the S25 Ultra, the Volume Key and Side Key contain 28% recycled aluminum, while the Internal Front Case Inserts and Rear Camera Deco contain 30% recycled aluminum. In the S25 and S25+, the Armor Aluminum used in the Front Case contains 20% recycled material.

  • * Applicable models: RF60DB9Z71APG, RF60A91D1AP, RQ42C94J3AP51

Cobalt

A minimum of 25% of the Galaxy S25 Ultra battery is cobalt by weight, 50% of which is recycled cobalt.

Rare Earth Elements

The magnets used in the Speaker Modules and Motor of the Galaxy S25 Series are made from 100% recycled rare earth elements (neodymium).

Gold

The bonding wires in the Front and 3x Telephoto Camera Modules of the S25 Ultra, as well as the gold plating on the main Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) of the S25 and S25+, are made from 100% recycled gold.

Copper

The copper foil used in various Galaxy S25 Series modules such as Display, Camera, and Wireless Charging Module, and main Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) is made 100% of recycled copper.

Last updated June 27, 2025