Galaxy Note 20, Z Flip’s OLED screens receive new environmental certification
Samsung has announced that the OLED screens used by the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Z Flip have received a new environmental certification in South Korea. It shows that the company has been taking various steps to ensure that its products are environment-friendly.
The Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Z Flip have received the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification from the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute for their OLED screens. This certification is awarded to products that are environment-friendly throughout their lifecycle, which includes the manufacturing phase.
The institute studied Samsung Display’s carbon emission, water usage during the manufacturing process, the effects on water, and other criteria that go into the production of the OLED panel for three months. At the end of the study, the OLED panels used in the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Z Flip passed s
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Pictured are (l to r): Eual Moore, Post 435 Commander; Ben Rhodes, Superior American Legion baseball coach; Glen Erickson, American Legion Baseball Liaison.
American Legion Post 435 of Superior presented a donation of $2,500 to the Superior American Legion Baseball organization to help with the cost of uniforms, baseballs, equipment and other expenses. Ultimately, this donation will help keep the cost to the youth players lower. The Superior American Legion team is made up of players ages 17 to 19 who play teams from around the area as well as tournaments throughout the country.
National Bank of Commerce (NBC) donated $10,000 to the YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center. (Left) Jeramy Katchuba, District Vice President of the Duluth Area Family YMCA, and (right) Chad Curran, VP-Commercial Banker lll at National Bank of Commerce.
Samsung becomes the first company in nine years to win this award
Samsung has been focusing a lot on reducing its environmental footprint over the past decade. Thanks to its efforts, the company has become the first brand in nine years to win the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) prestigious and rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award.
The South Korean firm has been working with EPA for a long time and has taken a multi-faceted approach to address the climate change crisis. Samsung has made various changes to its designing, manufacturing, distribution, repairing, and recycling processes over the years to reach this stage. This year, Samsung has 303 ENERGY STAR-rated devices, including all of its Galaxy tablets, front-load washers and dishwashers, 86% of its refrigerators, 78% of its top-load washers, and 54% of its dryers.
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ENERGY STAR’s Highest Honor and a Rare Recognition for Company’s Commitment to Leadership, Partnership and Mitigating Climate Change
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented Samsung with the rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award for the company’s longstanding and multifaceted commitment to demonstrating leadership and partnership with ENERGY STAR and mitigating climate change. Addressing the climate crisis requires organizations to take holistic approaches, and this rare and prestigious award was created to recognize the few companies whose cumulative and superior achievements in energy efficiency span the breadth of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program. In 2021, Samsung is the only company to win the distinction, which was last granted nine years ago.
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