Samsung to launch solar charging TV remotes
Samsung has said it’s also taking steps to increase eco-friendly packaging in 2021
Samsung announced to include a solar cell remote control with their television sets from 2021 onwards.
They announced this "more eco-friendly remote control" in this year's virtually held Consumer Electronics Show, reports Engadget.
The Solar Cell Remote Control can be powered by both indoor and outdoor light, or just regular USB if the former two are insufficient.
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According to Samsung, the remote itself is also pretty eco-friendly, as 24 percent of its 31 grams of plastic is made from "recycled polyethylene terephtalate."
The company says that the solar-powered remote control will help "prevent waste from a projected 99 million AAA batteries over seven years."
Samsung has said it's also taking steps to increase eco-friendly packaging in 2021.
The Solar Cell Remote Control will come with all Samsung TVs in 2021.
