Samsung unveils recycling plan for faulty Note 7 smartphones

Michael Holder
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Electronics giant recalled millions of phones last year after reports of battery faults, but had not until now divulged its plans for their disposal

Samsung has officially divulged its plan for sustainably handling the estimated 4.3 million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones it was forced to recall last year after numerous reports of battery faults from consumers....

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