Samsung Electronics has launched the T7 Resurrected Portable SSD, making a significant stride in sustainable tech innovation by using 100% recycled aluminum for its body case. Sourced from discarded Galaxy smartphone production scraps, this eco-conscious portable SSD eliminates the color-dyeing process, showcasing the natural aluminum finish while reducing chemical use and manufacturing complexity. The casing’s recycled material is TÜV Rheinland certified, positioning the T7 Resurrected as the world’s first SSD with fully recycled aluminum housing. Approximately 800,000 units will be produced using 35 tons of recycled aluminum, aiming to promote circular resource use within Samsung’s operations.
Despite its green credentials, the T7 Resurrected does not compromise on performance. It delivers sequential read speeds up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds reaching 1,000 MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2. Compact and lightweight, weighing only 72 grams, it supports various devices including smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and laptops, offering AES 256-bit hardware encryption and drop resistance up to two meters for secure and reliable data storage. Samsung also applies sustainable practices to its packaging by using 100% recycled paper and soy-based inks.
This launch aligns with Samsung’s broader sustainability goals, including transitioning to 100% renewable energy across global operations by 2027 and embedding recycled materials in all mobile product modules by 2030.
