We are advancing towards a world without waste. LG Electronics is shaping the future of the circular economy by recycling and reusing materials, and through products and services designed for longevity.
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This diagram illustrates LG Electronics’ circular economy framework across the entire product life cycle, from resource sourcing and production to use and end-of-life. It highlights material selection, parts reuse, in-process scrap recycling, durability and repairability, waste appliance collection, and the establishment of a closed-loop resource system to enhance resource efficiency and recyclability.
LG Electronics contributes to resource circulation and environmental protection by incorporating recycled plastics, extracted from collected e-waste, into the production of new products. In addition, the Company has set a goal to use a cumulative total of 600,000 tons of recycled plastic between 2021 and 2030. As of 2025, LG Electronics has used a cumulative 277,000 tons.
| Year | Recycled Plastic Use(K tons) | Recycled Raw Material Use(K tons) | Cumulative Use (K tons) | Achievement rate (Target cumulative 600K tons) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.6 | 54.4 | 114.0 | 19% |
| 2024 | 27.5 | 74.1 | 188.0 | 31% |
| 2025 | 30.0 | 88.8 | 277.0 | 46% |
Weight
Product volume
Packaging weight
Recycled plastic
* Model: 50UT8350KNA
Weight
Product volume
Packaging weight
Recycled plastic
* Model: 27MS500
LG Electronics is expanding the use of eco-conscious packaging materials and components, such as paper-based cushioning materials including pulp mold and recycled EPS (Expandable Polystyrene), to ensure product protection and stability while minimizing resource consumption.
LG Electronics operates a global take-back and processing policy based on the Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) principle to minimize the environmental impact of e-waste.
LG Electronics has set a goal to recover a cumulative total of 8 million tons of e-waste from 2006 to 2030. As of 2025, the Company has recovered a cumulative 5.65 million tons.
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5.65M tons
Since 2003, LG Electronics has participated in the ‘Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)’ program by providing a free e-waste recovery service.
Customers Applying for
Recovery Service
Large Appliances
Recovered by installation expert
Small Appliances
Collected through dedicated collection box at LG Electronics Service Center
Disassembly and Sorting of Waste Products
Recycling into Raw Materials
A world map showing E-waste collection and treatment performance, with markers placed on North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia, CIS, and Korea.
Korea
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in Korea by year. 126,848 tons in 2023, 125,138 tons in 2024, and 158,278 tons in 2025.
Europe
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in Europe by year. 101,898 tons in 2023, 124,089 tons in 2024, and 177,135 tons in 2025.
North America
(United States, Canada)
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in North America by year. 30,635 tons in 2023, 28,334 tons in 2024, and 28,334 tons in 2025.
Asia
(Japan, India, Australia, Singapore)
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in Asia by year. 134,110 tons in 2023, 151,774 tons in 2024, and 179,945 tons in 2025.
CIS
(Russia)
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in the CIS region by year. 10,291 tons in 2023, 92 tons in 2024, and 6,650 tons in 2025.
Latin America
(Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru)
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in Latin America by year. 51,361 tons in 2023, 95,905 tons in 2024, and 81,660 tons in 2025.
Africa
(Republic of South Africa)
E-waste treatment volume (Unit: Ton)
E-waste processing volume in Africa by year. 7,298 tons in 2023, 7,298 tons in 2024, and 7,298 tons in 2025.
* Estimated figures are used for certain countries.
LG Electronics promotes the use of recyclable resources by thoroughly sorting and separating waste at all worksites and pursuing Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) certification. At major
domestic sites, heat generated during incineration is recovered and reused either in operations or supplied externally as an energy source, contributing to improved energy efficiency.
As
a result of these efforts, LG Electronics achieved a 97.3% waste recycling rate across all domestic and overseas worksites in 2025, achieving its original 2030 target of 95% well ahead of
schedule.
To ensure the transparency and credibility of its waste recycling practices, LG Electronics renews its "Zero Waste to Landfill" annually through UL, a global safety certification institute. The company is also expanding this initiative across all domestic and international business sites.
ZWTL Certification sites
Platinum level (11 sites): Changwon Smart Park 1 & 2, Gumi Future Park 1, Pyeongtaek Digital Park, Pyeongtaek Chiller, LG Electronics India Limited, Taizhou LG Electronics Refrigeration Co.,Ltd., LG Electronics Tianjin Appliances Co., Ltd., LG Electronics Vietnam Hai Phong Co.Ltd., LG Electronics WROCLAW SP ZOO, LG Electronics Mława SP. ZOO
Gold level (4 sites): Magok Science Park, Seocho R&D Campus, Gasan R&D Campus, LG Electronics (Thailand) Co.Ltd
1) Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL): An eco-conscious certification by UL, a standards institute in North America, awarded in three levels based on waste recycling rates (Silver (90–94%), Gold (95–99%), and Platinum (100%))
LG Electronics’ Magok Science Park, Gasan R&D Campus, Seocho R&D Campus, Yangjae R&D Campus, Pyeongtaek Digital Park, and Pyeongtaek Chiller sites participate in the “Bi:Cycle Campaign1),” recycling used paper hand towels generated in restrooms. The Bi:Cycle Campaign is an eco- conscious program led by Yuhan-Kimberly, promoting resource circulation by separating and collecting waste and producing and consuming products made from recycled materials. In addition, LG Electronics operates e-waste collection campaigns targeting all employees across business sites, making continuous efforts to reduce waste generated at each site.
Waste reduction case studies by site. Includes Changwon Smart Park 1's vinyl and glass waste reduction through improved packaging methods, and Pyeongtaek Chiller's wood waste reduction by replacing wooden pallets with steel pallets..
1) Bi:Cycle Campaign: An eco-conscious campaign led by Yuhan-Kimberly that promotes resource circulation by separating and collecting waste and producing and consuming products made from recycled materials.
The LG Recycling Center promotes resource circulation by collecting and recycling waste home appliances through material separation and recovery. It conducts recycling of waste appliances and return product analysis while researching eco-conscious design that considers resource circulation from the product planning stage. In addition, LG minimizes environmental impact by developing technologies for utilizing recycled resources and complying with environmental assurance systems for the safe treatment of hazardous substances.
Last updated July 13, 2026
