The Galaxy S22 has leaked extensively, however there’s solely a lot you may inform from renders. For instance, it seems that Samsung has created a “new material” to make use of within the product — one created from the plastic in discarded fishing nets.

Samsung says it’ll quickly “incorporate repurposed ocean-bound plastics” throughout its entire product lineup, and the primary instance would be the Galaxy units launched on the Unpacked occasion this Wednesday, February ninth. It’s not but clear to what extent the fabric can be used or wherein elements of the merchandise; Samsung isn’t express about the way it matches into any of the units’ development.

Citing a report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations that claims 640,000 tons of fishing nets are discarded within the oceans yearly, Samsung says these “ghost nets” pose a risk to marine life and coral reefs. “These discarded fishing nets are disrupting the delicate balance of our environment at an alarming rate,” the corporate writes in a blog post. “Collecting and repurposing these nets are vital first steps in keeping our oceans clean as well as preserving the planet and our collective future.”

It is a small first step, however one which Samsung will little doubt goal to focus on additional on Wednesday when it launches the brand new Galaxy units. The occasion begins at 10AM ET.