With its 2021 series of 4K and 8K QLED TVs, Samsung is introducing a new Eco remote control that, according to the company, will ‘reduce tons of plastic waste per year’ and further reduce its efforts to reduce the environmental impact.
From the front, the Eco Remote Control looks like any of Samsung’s TV clickers of the past year. But turn it over and see a long panel of solar cells that can charge the internal battery. The remote is made from 31 grams of plastic, and Samsung says 28 percent of it comes from recycled polyethylene terephthalate.
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Samsung estimates that you will be able to use the Eco Remote Control for two years before the battery runs out and you need to recharge it. Generally, the internal rechargeable battery is designed for about seven years, or the average life cycle of a single TV. This will definitely save you on buying a handful of AAA batteries over the years, and reducing plastic waste is also noticeable.
There is a USB-C port at the bottom if you need to charge the remote faster for whatever reason.
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Samsung is also continuing its efforts to do eco-packaging in 2021. ‘By eliminating oil-based inks and extending eco-friendly packaging to all Lifestyle and QLED TV models, Samsung offers a sustainable solution that can spin and spin up to 200,000 tons of boxes per year. it in pieces home decoration. After unpacking your TV, you can scan a QR code on the box for instructions on how to make it into something you can manufacture maybe wants to stay around. Samsung has partnered with This one for a competition that encouraged people to come up with clever ways to present the cardboard boxes again.
Correction: The article originally said the remote had a two-year lifespan, as Samsung’s marketing materials said it could be ‘used for up to two years’. The company explained that the internal battery can actually last up to seven years to conform to the average life cycle of a TV.