The Galaxy S22 will use plastic from recycled fishing nets

The Galaxy S22 has leaked extensively, however there’s solely a lot you possibly can inform from renders. For instance, it seems that Samsung has created a “new materials” to make use of within the product — one made out of the plastic in discarded fishing nets.

Samsung says it’ll quickly “incorporate repurposed ocean-bound plastics” throughout its entire product lineup, and the primary instance would be the Galaxy units launched on the Unpacked occasion this Wednesday, February ninth. It’s not but clear to what extent the fabric will probably be used or by which elements of the merchandise; Samsung isn’t express about the way it suits into any of the units’ development.

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Citing a report from the Meals and Agriculture Group of the United Nations that claims 640,000 tons of fishing nets are discarded within the oceans yearly, Samsung says these “ghost nets” pose a menace to marine life and coral reefs. “These discarded fishing nets are disrupting the fragile stability of our surroundings at an alarming charge,” the corporate writes in a weblog put up. “Amassing and repurposing these nets are very important first steps in holding our oceans clear in addition to preserving the planet and our collective future.”

It’s a small first step, however one which Samsung will little doubt intention to spotlight additional on Wednesday when it launches the brand new Galaxy units. The occasion begins at 10AM ET.