Samsung – Circularity in packaging and product redesign

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Since 2016, Samsung has taken major steps to develop sustainable packaging by simplifying packaging solutions, replacing plastic packaging with paper (or other sustainable materials) packaging and redesigning products.

Such a strategy is specific to circular sourcing models that aim to replace traditional materials with renewable or bio-based materials, with the long-term goal of reducing the extraction of natural resources.

To redesign product packaging, Samsung has formed a task force to design and develop, procure, market and quality control innovative packaging ideas.

FEATURES:

  • Resources used: Paper packaging replacing plastic packaging;
  • Prevention: Eliminate plastic packaging / simplify phone charging solution / eliminate magnet;
  • Reuse: Eliminate earphones and encourage reuse of previously purchased ones;
  • Minimisation: Simplify the packaging solution / reduce the amount of paper packaging;
  • Economic benefits: Cost optimization of packaging materials and products incorporated in the phone delivery package;
  • Environmental benefits: reduced carbon emissions and avoided deforestation.