Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday that its upcoming Galaxy S25 has been selected to receive the ReMA (Recycling Design Award) 2025.
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA)—a leading North American organization in recycling—has presented this prestigious award annually since 2006. The award ceremony will take place on May 14 in San Diego, California.
This year, Samsung received high praise for its expanded use of recycled materials and resource-saving design, earning the Galaxy S25 top honors. Through its Circular Battery Supply Chain, Samsung and its partners have recovered key materials like cobalt from discarded Galaxy smartphone batteries and incorporated them into the S25. The device features eight types of recycled materials, including aluminum, rare earth elements, and iron.
For the first time in the Galaxy series, all external components—including the side frame—use recycled materials such as recycled armor aluminum. The packaging is also made from 100% recycled paper. A Samsung spokesperson emphasized that the company is working to reduce dependency on finite resources while improving efficiency and circularity to help create a more sustainable future.
Samsung also supports its Self-Repair Program, allowing users to fix devices themselves, extending product life and reducing e-waste. Daniel Araujo, Executive Director of Sustainability Management at Samsung’s MX Division, stated that sustainability has been embedded into every step of product development, and that the Galaxy S25 reflects the company’s commitment to both advanced technology and environmental responsibility.
Robin Wiener, President of ReMA, added that Samsung has demonstrated clear leadership by integrating sustainability from the design to disposal of the Galaxy S25.
Samsung also aims to power all overseas and DX division sites with 100% renewable energy by 2027, and include at least one recycled component in every mobile product module by 2030.