Samsung announced that the Galaxy S25 phones are taking another step towards reducing electronics’ environmental impact. This series incorporates 50% recycled cobalt sourced from previously used Galaxy batteries in its lithium-ion batteries, unlike the Galaxy S24 which used material purchased from recycling companies.
The company established a Circular Battery Supply Chain that employs a multi-phase method to extract cobalt from aged batteries for use in the Galaxy S25 flagships.
The process begins by collecting Galaxy smartphones, either through trade-in programs or from those…