Recycling Performance
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Recycling performance in the U.S.
Since 2008, Samsung has helped recycle more than 1.3B pounds of electronic waste (e-waste) in the U.S. Globally, Samsung is committed to collecting 10 million tons of e-waste by 2030 and 25 million tons by 2050.
Yearly recycling total (cumulative since 2008)
Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge Sustained Excellence Award
The EPA recognized our legacy of Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) product innovation,
including our groundbreaking Solar Cell Remote for Samsung TV's.
Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge Gold Tier Award
Every year since the start of the program, Samsung has won the Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge Gold Tier award - the highest level of this award and the highest honor for sustainable
materials management.
Sustainability awards & recognitions
2023 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
The EPA honored Samsung for its contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements.
SmartThings Energy Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS) certification
Samsung’s efforts to enrich and expand SmartThings Energy have led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to award Samsung the industry’s first mass-market Smart Home Energy Management Systems (SHEMS) certification.
Energy Star 2022 Emerging Technology Award
Samsung's Smart Induction Cooktop is the first cooktop to be recognized for its ability to reduce energy use and emissions as you cook.
Samsung Recycling Partners
Universal Recycling Technologies
Electronic Recyclers International, Inc.
MRM Recycling
GreenChip
Dynamic Lifecycle
EWASTE+
RLG
Samsung sustainability in the news
Samsung launches Less Microfiber™ Filter to protect oceans
The new washing machine filter is designed to significantly reduce plastic microfiber emissions during laundry cycles.
Samsung named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
Samsung received two 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Awards for continued environmental commitment.
Samsung Electronics’ efforts for our beautiful ocean
The Galaxy S23 series contains plastic recycled from discarded fishing nets, reusing more than 15 tons of ocean-bound plastic.
Samsung announces new environmental strategy
Our goals for net zero carbon emissions, renewable energy and investment in energy-efficient technologies.
*Results include all voluntary and mandatory recycling in the US supported by Samsung through our Consumer Recycling Programs.