From TVs to Medical Devices... Samsung Electronics Selected 11 'Green Products of the Year'

Neo QLED TV, Bespoke Refrigerator, Washing Machine, Air Conditioner, and More
Ultrasound Imaging Diagnostic System 'V7', First Medical Device Award Winner

Samsung Electronics' major products selected as '2022 Korea Green Product of the Year.' From the top left clockwise: Neo QLED 8K TV, portable screen 'The Freestyle,' Bespoke 4-Door Refrigerator, and ultrasonic imaging diagnostic system 'V7.' (Photo by Samsung Electronics)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] Samsung Electronics announced on the 2nd that its TVs, home appliances, and medical devices have been extensively selected as '2022 Korea Green Products of the Year,' organized by the non-profit civic group Green Purchasing Network. For the first time among all award-winning products, medical devices were included, and various product lines such as 'Neo QLED TV,' 'The Freestyle,' and 'Bespoke Refrigerator 4-Door' received awards.

According to Samsung Electronics, the Green Product of the Year award is given after evaluations and voting by not only experts but also consumer panels. Products must have high environmental improvement effects and marketability to receive the award.

Samsung Electronics products selected include the ultrasound imaging diagnostic system 'V7,' portable screen 'The Freestyle,' 'Neo QLED 8K TV,' high-resolution monitor 'ViewFinity S8,' 'Bespoke Refrigerator 4-Door,' 'Bespoke Grande Artificial Intelligence (AI)' washing machine, and 'Bespoke Wind-Free Air Conditioner Gallery,' totaling 11 products.

The V7 is the first medical device to win among green products. The ultrasound imaging diagnostic system is a heavy, multi-joint structure product weighing about 100kg. A distinctive feature of the V7 is the replacement and application of cushioning materials made of paper and wood instead of conventional foam plastic during distribution. Recycled plastic was applied to the duct parts at the bottom of the product. The product manual was changed to an electronic manual.

'The Freestyle' was selected for the 'Consumer Popularity Award.' It was designed with a focus on lightweight and portability. In particular, the circuit, optical components, fan, and speaker were efficiently arranged to make it small enough to hold in one hand. It weighs 0.8kg and achieves standby power consumption below 0.5W. The Neo QLED 8K TV uses recycled plastic for the rear cover and remote control case. The amount of material used for the inner rear frame was reduced by about 50% (based on the 75-inch model). It received carbon footprint and carbon reduction certification from the UK Carbon Trust, recognizing its eco-friendly performance.

The ViewFinity S8 uses materials recycled from marine waste PET bottles for the rear cover and recycled plastic for the stand parts. It has received UK carbon reduction certification, US Energy Star, and Sweden TCO certification, among others.

The Bespoke Refrigerator 4-Door improved power consumption by 9.8% compared to similar models last year and achieved the highest energy efficiency grade 1. The durability quality of core components, the digital inverter compressor and digital inverter motor, was enhanced, extending the warranty period from the previous 10 years to a lifetime.

The Bespoke Grande AI washing machine, an energy efficiency grade 1 product, is equipped with AI customized washing functions to optimize washing according to the condition of the laundry. The Bespoke Wind-Free Air Conditioner Gallery, also energy efficiency grade 1, uses R-32 refrigerant, which has about one-third the global warming potential of the conventional refrigerant (R-410A).

Kim Hyungnam, Vice President and Head of Samsung Electronics Global CS (Customer Satisfaction) Center, said, "Samsung Electronics reviews and improves environmental aspects such as high energy efficiency, resource circulation, and reduction of harmful substances from the product design stage. We will continue to strive to improve not only quality and service but also environmental friendliness and provide innovative products."

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