The industrial revolution enabled mass production and consumption, but the waste generated annually poses a significant burden on our planet. Unlike the traditional linear economy model, which involves extracting resources, producing products, and disposing of them after use, the circular economy focuses on maximizing resource use and minimizing waste. This approach aims to continuously use and recycle products, designing them to be reused as much as possible in order to reduce resource waste and minimize environmental impact.
The industrial revolution enabled mass production and consumption, but the waste generated annually poses a significant burden on our planet. Unlike the traditional linear economy model, which involves extracting resources, producing products, and disposing of them after use, the circular economy focuses on maximizing resource use and minimizing waste. This approach aims to continuously use and recycle products, designing them to be reused as much as possible in order to reduce resource waste and minimize environmental impact.
The industrial revolution enabled mass production and consumption, but the waste generated annually poses a significant burden on our planet. Unlike the traditional linear economy model, which involves extracting resources, producing products, and disposing of them after use, the circular economy focuses on maximizing resource use and minimizing waste. This approach aims to continuously use and recycle products, designing them to be reused as much as possible in order to reduce resource waste and minimize environmental impact.
We are expanding the circular structure for consumables generated during the manufacturing process. CMP retainer rings, which were previously separated and incinerated after use, are now processed through a regeneration process that includes separation, sorting, cleaning, melting, and pelletization. This enables the purchase and reuse of products made from these rings, reducing carbon emissions when compared to incineration.
We are expanding the circular structure for consumables generated during the manufacturing process. CMP retainer rings, which were previously separated and incinerated after use, are now processed through a regeneration process that includes separation, sorting, cleaning, melting, and pelletization. This enables the purchase and reuse of products made from these rings, reducing carbon emissions when compared to incineration.
We are expanding the circular structure for consumables generated during the manufacturing process. CMP retainer rings, which were previously separated and incinerated after use, are now processed through a regeneration process that includes separation, sorting, cleaning, melting, and pelletization. This enables the purchase and reuse of products made from these rings, reducing carbon emissions when compared to incineration.
A circular system for reuse has been established for air conditioning adsorbents. Previously, adsorbents that reached the end of their service life were incinerated and disposed of. Now, they are reused for the same purpose after being calcined to remove impurities, sorted and crushed, reshaped, and tested for quality.
A circular system for reuse has been established for air conditioning adsorbents. Previously, adsorbents that reached the end of their service life were incinerated and disposed of. Now, they are reused for the same purpose after being calcined to remove impurities, sorted and crushed, reshaped, and tested for quality.
A circular system for reuse has been established for air conditioning adsorbents. Previously, adsorbents that reached the end of their service life were incinerated and disposed of. Now, they are reused for the same purpose after being calcined to remove impurities, sorted and crushed, reshaped, and tested for quality.
Recycled plastic from wafer trays discarded during semiconductor production has been applied to the side and volume buttons of the Galaxy S25 series. These discarded and recycled wafer trays are fostering collaboration between the DX and DS Divisions for resource circularity.
Recycled plastic from wafer trays discarded during semiconductor production has been applied to the side and volume buttons of the Galaxy S25 series. These discarded and recycled wafer trays are fostering collaboration between the DX and DS Divisions for resource circularity.
Recycled plastic from wafer trays discarded during semiconductor production has been applied to the side and volume buttons of the Galaxy S25 series. These discarded and recycled wafer trays are fostering collaboration between the DX and DS Divisions for resource circularity.
The Circular Resource Recognition System, implemented since 2018, recognizes waste as resources and exempts it from waste regulations if it meets the criteria set forth in the「Act on Promotion of Transition to a Circular Economy Society」¹⁾ such as not being harmful to human health and the environment. In December 2019, the Onyang site received the first recognition of 'circular resource' from the Geumgang River Basin Environmental Office under this system. In 2024, we obtained certificates for 12-inch wafer boxes (PC²⁾ and PBT³⁾ composites) for our Giheung, Hwaseong, and Pyeongtaek sites, bringing the cumulative total to 18 certificates. This recognition allows 2,749 tons of waste to be acknowledged as resources annually.
The Circular Resource Recognition System, implemented since 2018, recognizes waste as resources and exempts it from waste regulations if it meets the criteria set forth in the「Act on Promotion of Transition to a Circular Economy Society」¹⁾ such as not being harmful to human health and the environment. In December 2019, the Onyang site received the first recognition of 'circular resource' from the Geumgang River Basin Environmental Office under this system. In 2024, we obtained certificates for 12-inch wafer boxes (PC²⁾ and PBT³⁾ composites) for our Giheung, Hwaseong, and Pyeongtaek sites, bringing the cumulative total to 18 certificates. This recognition allows 2,749 tons of waste to be acknowledged as resources annually.
The Circular Resource Recognition System, implemented since 2018, recognizes waste as resources and exempts it from waste regulations if it meets the criteria set forth in the「Act on Promotion of Transition to a Circular Economy Society」¹⁾ such as not being harmful to human health and the environment. In December 2019, the Onyang site received the first recognition of 'circular resource' from the Geumgang River Basin Environmental Office under this system. In 2024, we obtained certificates for 12-inch wafer boxes (PC²⁾ and PBT³⁾ composites) for our Giheung, Hwaseong, and Pyeongtaek sites, bringing the cumulative total to 18 certificates. This recognition allows 2,749 tons of waste to be acknowledged as resources annually.
Samsung Semiconductor is committed to establishing processes for resource circulation. For example, at the Onyang site, IC Trays that are discarded are separated, stored to avoid contamination, and then sent back to the IC Tray manufacturer. There, they undergo a process to be used as raw material and are reborn as new IC Trays. Samsung Semiconductor purchases and uses these recycled IC Trays.
This effort has been recognized, and starting in 2024, IC Trays will be certified under the Circular Resource Product Labeling System. This system labels products as circular resource products if they use at least 10% of circular resources in their raw materials. Samsung Semiconductor is committed to continuously expanding the use of circular resource products in the future.
Samsung Semiconductor is committed to establishing processes for resource circulation. For example, at the Onyang site, IC Trays that are discarded are separated, stored to avoid contamination, and then sent back to the IC Tray manufacturer. There, they undergo a process to be used as raw material and are reborn as new IC Trays. Samsung Semiconductor purchases and uses these recycled IC Trays.
This effort has been recognized, and starting in 2024, IC Trays will be certified under the Circular Resource Product Labeling System. This system labels products as circular resource products if they use at least 10% of circular resources in their raw materials. Samsung Semiconductor is committed to continuously expanding the use of circular resource products in the future.
Samsung Semiconductor is committed to establishing processes for resource circulation. For example, at the Onyang site, IC Trays that are discarded are separated, stored to avoid contamination, and then sent back to the IC Tray manufacturer. There, they undergo a process to be used as raw material and are reborn as new IC Trays. Samsung Semiconductor purchases and uses these recycled IC Trays.
This effort has been recognized, and starting in 2024, IC Trays will be certified under the Circular Resource Product Labeling System. This system labels products as circular resource products if they use at least 10% of circular resources in their raw materials. Samsung Semiconductor is committed to continuously expanding the use of circular resource products in the future.
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