Understand how Samsung’s SolarCell remote control avoids discarding millions of batteries in the environment

2023-06-13 20:33:46

Made from 24% recycled plastic, the new Samsung Smart TVs’ remote is recharged by sunlight or the environment, and is designed to run on 10% of the energy used by conventional models.

New SolarCell remote control, present in Samsung’s 2023 Smart TVs, is 25% smaller than the previous version. Purely illustrative image.

The SolarCell remote control, launched in a first version in 2021, is one of the great examples of an initiative aligned with the environmental strategy announced by Samsung in 2022 to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. Along with efforts aimed at more sustainable dynamics, such as the expansion of the use of recycled materials in plastic parts (by 2030, Samsung intends to manufacture these parts with at least 50% recycled material), the brand has developed a new version of SolarCell, 25% smallerand which comes with all 2023 models of Samsung Smart TVs.

Created to reduce the environmental impact caused by discarding used batteries, SolarCell was the first rechargeable remote control launched for the TV market, with a small panel that absorbs energy from sunlight or ambient lighting, in addition to the option of charging via USB-C cable. This means that, annually, millions of batteries are no longer used.1 and, consequently, are not discarded incorrectly in the wild. Another feature of this Samsung remote control is low energy consumption, as it was designed to work with about 10% of the energy that conventional remote controls use.

Additionally, 24% of the plastics used in the SolarCell remote control come from recycled materials, meaning more than six tons of waste are recycled to produce 10 million remotes annually – equivalent to an approximate 18% reduction in emissions. of carbon compared to production from conventional materials.

Exclusive pre-order Samsung TVs 2023

Until June 25th, anyone who purchases a new Samsung TV from the 2023 line will be able to choose one of three options for exclusive gifts2. When purchasing the Neo QLED 8K, you can choose between a Soundbar Q930B with Dolby Atmos, a The Serif TV, or a The Freestyle smart projector. Special for gamers, those who purchase a Neo QLED Gaming TV QN90C choose between a Soundbar A555, a Galaxy Tab A7 Lite to use the new map mirroring function or a 24-inch Odyssey G30 monitor.

Those who opt for the powerful 55” OLED technology or the Neo QLED QN85C can choose between a Soundbar Q600B, the POWERbot-E VR5000 robot vacuum cleaner or a 24-inch Smart Monitor M5. In the 65” version of the Samsung OLED, the options for gifts are the Soundbar Ultra Slim S800B, the POWERbot-E VR5000 robot vacuum cleaner or the 27-inch LS A600 Monitor.

Learn more about Samsung TVs at online storeand don’t miss out on other news from the brand at Samsung Newsroom Brasil.

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2To redeem the chosen gift, it is essential to register on the Samsung Para Voce website (www.samsungparavoce.com.br) within the period from 06/12/2023 to 07/09/2023. The gifts will be sent according to the deadlines stipulated in the regulation, safeguarding the consumer’s right of repentance. More information in the complete regulation available at www.samsungparavoce.com.br.

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