(1). Samsung said in a statement, "We recognize the concerns around the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 and are currently reviewing possible options that can minimize the environmental impact of the recall in full compliance with relevant local environmental regulations."
(2). 1:In October, Samsung permanently ended sales of the explosion-prone Galaxy Note 7 and are in the process of recalling them. 2:Environmental group Greenpeace demanded the smartphone maker to find a way to reuse materials such as cobalt, gold, palladium, and tungsten instead of just throwing out the recalled phones. 3:Samsung did not reply to Greenpeace directly.