New «green» smartphones by Samsung

Samsung has announced a range of new Galaxy smartphones, offering improved cameras and the option of a stylus.

The firm talked up the use of recycled materials such as repurposed fishing nets and used water bottles.

Its "Galaxy for the Planet" is a five-year plan to eliminate plastics in packaging and stop manufacturing waste going to landfill.

Experts welcomed the green initiative.

The nylon fishing nets are turned into polyamide resin pellets used in the production of brackets which hold the volume and power keys in place. Discarded water bottles and CD cases are also being used to create components.

Samsung still lags behind Apple in most markets, according to Forrester:

in the UK 40% of adults with a smartphone have an IPhone, versus 33% with a Samsung device;

in the US 51% have an Apple and 29% use a Samsung;

in France it is 22% Apple devices and 41% Samsung;

in Australia 43% iPhone, 38% Samsung.