Samsung will replace plastic packaging with eco-friendly materials

Posted 2019-01-27, Engadget Headlines photo

Photo: AP / Lee Jin-man

Samsung is once more improving its environmental footprint in response to pressure. The company has outlined plans to begin replacing plastic packaging with more sustainable materials. From the first half of 2019 onward, it'll ditch regular plastic... ...... read full story

Photo: In this photo taken on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, the corporate logo of Samsung Electronics Co. is seen at its shop in Seoul, South Korea. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

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