Samsung Galaxy S4 earns UL Platinum certification for being eco friendly

Samsung is awarded Underwriters Laboratories Environment Certificate ULE110 for Galaxy S4. Samsung has used 100% recycled paper for packaging and the print on the paper is done using soy ink and also the extreme low amount of charge that the charger consumes when it is on standby

Listed below are the guidelines for this certification

2.1 These requirements establish multiple attribute sustainability criteria for mobile phones, including the packaging and all components shipped in the box with the mobile phone. Separate requirements for the mobile phone, external power supply, cables and other accessories shipped in the box are included.

2.2 These requirements apply to products that are or will be available for purchase at the time of certification.

2.3 The criteria in these requirements were developed based on the life cycle stages of mobile phones and similar electronics. Sustainability factors considered in these requirements are: materials, packaging, manufacturing and operations, energy efficiency of the external power supply, health and environment, and end of life management. Credit for innovations in these, or other factors not listed, is also addressed in these requirements.

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