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54 Samsung business sites went lights out for 10 minutes yesterday

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Last updated: April 23rd, 2024 at 12:05 UTC+02:00

Earth Day is an annual event aimed at supporting environmental causes and raising awareness of issues that threaten our planet's natural balance. Every year, on April 22, Earth Day supporters, from individuals to big businesses, show their commitment to the cause by flipping light switches off for an hour to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide production.

Samsung Electronics is among the countless Earth Day supporters, and the company celebrated the event yesterday by holding a lights-off event worldwide. Samsung business sites in Korea and overseas turned the lights off for 10 minutes at 8 pm.

10 minutes can make a big impact

According to Samsung, lights went out for 10 minutes at ten domestic business sites and forty-four overseas branches located in the USA, Europe, China, and Southeast Asia. Participating Samsung subsidiaries included Samsung Electronics Logitech, Samsung Sales, Service, and Samsung Medison.

Even though the tech giant turned the lights off for 10 minutes instead of a full hour, the company estimates that it saved approximately 3,921 kWh during the Earth Day celebration yesterday.

When converted to greenhouse gases, this will result in a reduction of 1,851 kg CO2-eq, which is roughly the same amount of carbon dioxide 786 pine trees can absorb in a year.

Aside from celebrating Earth Day, Samsung is making efforts to reduce waste and enhance sustainability throughout the year via programs and better technologies. Some highlights include:

  • Bespoke AI Energy can lower power consumption by up to 35%.
  • New Bespoke Washing Machines reduce microplastic emissions by up to 54%.
  • Smart Project City developed and designed by Samsung in the USA has a net-zero design.
  • Samsung uses Eco-Friendly and recycled materials wherever it can.
  • SolarCell Remote is estimated to prevent tens, if not hundreds of millions, batteries from going to landfills.
  • Samsung collaborates with organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme, governments, and communities to address global environmental challenges.

To celebrate Earth Day and promote recycling and reusability, Samsung also re-released the Galaxy S23 series yesterday through its Certified Re-Newed (CRN) online store. The phones are refurbished and come with a new battery, as well as the usual one-year warranty.

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