Samsung has finally discontinued the production of the Galaxy Note 7. All those who have purchased the phablet and replaced the original model must return them to the Korean manufacturer or the point of sale and receive a full refund or another smartphone (plus the price difference). The millions of Galaxy Note 7 will now be disposed of, but this could cause a huge environmental disaster.
Samsung has confirmed that the phablet is returned (about 2.5 million) will not be repaired, reconditioned or resold, but is scheduled for destruction by a process deemed safe for the environment. In reality, today it is not possible to recycle 100% a smartphone. Of the more than 50 materials used to make the Galaxy Note 7, only a dozen of them can be recovered. The so-called rare earths, such as the neodymium used for magnets, speakers and microphones, are lost in the recycling process, causing a considerable environmental impact.
Also for the recovery of other materials is very expensive, so manufacturers prefer to repair and resell the devices, an option not viable for the Galaxy Note 7. Samsung applies the best environmental practices of the industry and in its report on sustainability is also considered to be the respect of human rights (in the mines of cobalt in the Congo, they also work with children). The aluminum used since the Galaxy S6 is 100% recyclable, but inside the phablet there are different materials which are harmful to the environment.
Samsung will now have to follow in reverse the chain of production and distribution, or to receive all smartphones and get the individual components from the finished product. Even with the best process of disposal available you will definitely have a huge amount of electronic junk.
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