4 eco-friendly technology tips to shrink
your carbon footprint
From repurposing old devices to charging less often, here are a few easy ways to make a difference.
Saving energy is easier with the Galaxy S21 5G.1
Tackling climate change will take big, bold action, but the every day choices you make can also help. By lowering your carbon footprint — the measure of how much carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas you generate — you’re making a small, consistent impact. Shifting to sustainable technology habits is a great place to start. Here are some tips on how to begin.
Find a new use for old devices
You don’t have to start from scratch when setting up an energy-friendly home. If you have old phones gathering dust in a drawer, it’s easy to give them new life with the Galaxy Upcycling at Home2 program.
Automate your home to save energy
Part of the challenge in reducing energy consumption is remembering to do it, whether it’s turning off the lights in empty rooms or lowering the air conditioning once the temperature cools down. Home automation does the remembering for you. By connecting your Galaxy S21 5G to SmartThings devices, you can create a simple Bixby Routine that automatically turns compatible smart lights5 on or off and manages their power use. It's good for the planet a good way to fight climate change and good for your energy bill.
Make your charges last longer
The less often you charge, the more energy you save — and there are plenty of features designed to help your battery go further. On the Galaxy S21 5G, turn on settings like Battery Optimization or Dark Mode, then turn off features that use a lot of power and don’t need to be on 24/7 (like Always On Display and Location). The phone can even adapt its power usage to your personal habits with Adaptive Power Saving mode.
Scroll for a good cause
Supporting the fight against climate change can be as easy as casually tapping a few ads. On your Galaxy S21 5G, there’s an app called Global Goals that was made by Samsung and the United Nations. Any ad you interact with in the app donates revenue to one of the Global Goals, which include Climate Action and Responsible Energy Consumption and Production.
1 Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
2 The beta service for Galaxy Upcycling at Home is available in the US, the UK and Korea. Availability may vary by carrier.
* Galaxy Upcycling at Home feature is available on all S, Note, and Z series released from 2018 (S9, Note9 or later) running Android 9 and above. More devices will be supported in the future.
4 Software update can be done in SmartThings Labs, a feature within the SmartThings app.
5 Samsung Account login and data network connection (Wi-Fi or data network) required. To control other devices with Bixby, all devices need to be registered with SmartThings. Please visit https://117.p.syniva.es/smartthings for more information.
Shrink your footprint. Grow your impact.
Galaxy S21 5G can be the foundation for your energy-saving tech habits and a greener future.
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