Category Archives: Environmental

Samsung sustainable solutions

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Samsung’s vision for sustainable solutions at home includes reducing waste by extending the lifespan of its appliances through reliability and sustainable solutions based on durability. This allows the company offers a 20-year warranty for the digital inverter technologies in its washer, dryer and refrigerator.

As Samsung explains, «digital inverter technology is an essential core component of the appliances they power. Built on more than 25 years of research and development, DIT affects everything from energy efficiency to performance as well as the durability of major appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. As such, protecting the integrity of this core component, with a 20-year warranty, extends the use period of appliances, offers peace of mind for users through reliability and reduces environmental waste».

In washing machines, the DIT comes in the form of a digital inverter motor (DIM) used to spin and pulsate the drum of the washing machine during laundry cycles. «Samsung’s decades long research and expert engineering mean that its DIMs are more advanced in several aspects compared to ones found in traditional washers» – the company adds. Samsung’s digital invertors provide more precision and power while producing less noise and vibration.

In refrigerators, instead, digital inverter technology takes the form of digital inverter compressors (DIC) that act as the heart of the unit, circulating cold air throughout the compartments. Samsung’s DIC intelligently adjusts its power depending on circumstances instead of just turning on and off.

Miele sustainability

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Miele are committed to make sustainability happening every step. Make appliances that won’t leave a mark. End waste by giving our appliances new life. At IFA 2022, we’re showcasing their ambition and responsibility on sustainability. And this doesn’t end at the factory gate. Visit Miele at the trade fair in Berlin from September 1-6 or find out more here: https://www.miele.com/c/sustainability-3359.htm

Liebherr to showcase the future of sustainable refrigeration and freezing at IFA 2022

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Liebherr-Hausgeraete is presenting its latest innovations at this year’s IFA, under the motto “shaping the future of freshness”. Its products and freshness solutions are all geared towards achieving a more sustainable future. The company will also present a pioneering technology which it says will revolutionise refigeration and freezing.

The new products of Liebherr have been developed with a view of achieving high levels of energy efficiency, a longer service life and reducing food waste by keeping food fresh for a very long time. They will be presented at IFA in Berlin, Stand 201 in Hall 2.1, where the specialist for refrigeration and freezing will be demonstrating its latest innovations between September 2nd and 6th.

The theme behind Liebherr’s IFA attendance is “shaping the future of freshness”. The stand will showcase the company’s forward-looking innovations for a more sustainable lifestyle focusing on energy efficiency, freshness solutions, smart technologies all within the “timeless, elegant” design of its applianceslot has happened since the last time we participated at IFA: We have further developed our appliances and technologies in a more sustainable manner. The introduction of our new fully integrated and freestanding appliances brings us another great step further towards a more eco-friendly future”, says Steffen Nagel, Managing Director Sales & Marketing at Liebherr-Hausgeraete.

“Now we are looking forward to presenting our world of freshness to the public at the leading trade fair IFA and letting them participate in a world premiere”.

It is evident that sustainability is not simply viewed as a new trend for Liebherr. Their products are designed and tested for a minimum service life of 15 years. The key to an exceptionally long service life is using high-quality materials, or in the company’s words: “This uncompromising quality standard extends from the smallest detail to the design”.

The manufacturer said it has achieved the highest possible energy efficiency classes, as well as using responsibly sourced resources. In addition, the company will leverage IFA’s platform to demonstrate how high-quality materials and smart technologies can play a key role in saving energy

Electrolux Levande

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Last month Electrolux launched its Appliance-as-a-Service offering for landlords in Sweden to support the circular economy. And now Electrolux are introducing a new Appliance-as-a-Service platform, called ‘Levande’, in Singapore where a staggering 60,000 tons of e-waste – that’s the equivalent of 70 cellphones per person – gets thrown away each year.

Levande Subscription & Services is Singapore’s first consumer appliance subscription platform which covers the rental of our dishwashers, air purifiers, vacuums, wine cabinets, fridges, washing machines, washer dryers and more. The all-in-one appliance subscription service includes delivery, setup, service and repair, and recycling, supporting the circular economy and Singapore’s 2030 Green plan.

To learn more about Levande, read here https://levande.com.sg/

Whirlpool Cassinetta Plant

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Whirlpool Corp.’s assembly plant CASSINETTA, Italy has become a zero waste to landfill facility a year ahead of schedule, and it reduced its carbon emissions by 38 percent in just four years. The appliance manufacturer is aiming for carbon neutrality at all of its 54 sites around the world by 2030.

Other sustainable improvements at the plant, which assembling ovens, refrigerators, and microwaves, including cutting electricity during breaks, recycling plastic, reducing the use of polystyrene, and opting for electric power over fossil fuels. Employing nearly 3,000 people, the plant sits in close proximity to 80 percent of its suppliers, reducing the carbon footprint needed to transport components and raw materials to the plant

Miele at IFA2022

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Sustainability and climate protection will dominate the presentation of the world’s leading manufacturer of premium domestic appliances at the IFA in Berlin. A keen focus will be on the new technologies and features with which Miele aims to protect the environment and support users in acting more responsibly. These will feature alongside clever innovations for creative cooking and lifestyle which are only available from Miele. The family-owned company will present More than 400 appliances at a their booth in Building 2.1, accompanied by inspirational live events and starred chefs-de-cuisine offering food to sample. Trade fair motto: ‘Discover quality ahead of its time. For a better tomorrow’.

A contribution towards reducing food waste comes for example in the form of new free-standing refrigerators from the K 4000 series with their innovative PerfectFresh Active system in which the combination of a temperature of around zero degrees with humidity and a fine mist of water keeps vegetables and fruit crisp and attractive for up to five times longer. In addition, further improved smart cooking assistants and recipe apps as well as intelligent energy management, ensure more sustainability in the household. And more new products at the IFA trade fair mainly focus on the kitchen, starting with a well-known, particularly tasty, nutritious, and healthy preparation method: steam cooking.

In this field, Miele is expanding a model range which is already more than impressive by adding further models both at the top and the bottom ends of the lineup. In concrete terms, these are steam ovens which combine an oven or wall oven with first-class specifications with a fully-fledged steam cooker. Firstly, Miele will be presenting new models with top features, such as improved cleaning convenience. Secondly, there will be a new entry-line model series which will reduce the starting price in this sought-after product category by around one-third, making cooking with steam more accessible to a larger target audience. Miele will also be presenting a new entry-level series of ovens, with a new design, significantly more features and offering better value for money. And, in the booming market for induction hobs with an integrated downdraught extractor, there will be new models at IFA which guarantee more efficient extraction than their predecessors – whilst at the same time being noticeably quieter. All models have been tested to last 20 years. For that reason alone, a decision for Miele is a contribution towards everyday sustainability.

Did you know?

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Did you know? 94% of all adults are unaware of how much plastic is in clothes, according to our latest report into attitudes and behaviors towards laundry. When put to a fiber test, 68% of Europeans were unaware that Nylon is a plastic fiber and 62% didn’t know Polyester, the world’s commonly used fiber, is plastic.

Part of the problem, according to sarah schaefer, Electrolux VP Sustainability Europe, is a lack of awareness of what ‘synthetic’ means.

“We have become so accustomed to the phrase ‘synthetic material’ that the majority of us have lost sight of the fact that most of these synthetic materials are actually plastic,” said Schaefer. “Our research shows that there is an urgent need to help people understand more about the materials they are buying and how best to care for them as well as encouraging as many people as possible to adopt more
environmentally positive laundry practices,” continued Schaefer. “By taking a series of small steps, including installing a Microplastic Filter, each of us can reduce our environmental impact from textiles.”

Grundig built-in microplastic filter to washing machines

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Grundig expanding its sustainable product range, offering a solution to avoid microplastics in the water: the world’s first washing machines with built-in microplastic filter. The new technology filters up to 90% of textile microfibres from the washing water before they enter the wastewater and pollute the environment.With every wash, clothing and textiles release up to 3,000 fibres that reach our rivers, lakes and seas via wastewater. There, the microfibres are taken up by fish and other marine creatures, entering the food chain and ending up on our plates.

Grundig wants to stop this pollution cycle and brings the first washing machines with an integrated microplastic filter.

The first Grundig washing machines available with built-in microplastic filter technology are the models GW7P79419W for 9kg laundry and the 10kg model, GW7P510419W. The filter is located in the detergent compartment and is automatically activated in the Easy Care, Shirts and Outdoor/ Sport programmes. Several times during the washing cycle, the water is passed through the microplastic filter before it is pumped into the wastewater. Up to 90% of the synthetic microfibers are collected from the washing water inside the filter.

Panasonic 2022 strategy for Middle East and Africa

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Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) restated its commitment of MEA market expansion and consumer wellbeing at its regional convention, held in Dubai, that unveiled the brand’s new global motto – “Live Your Best.”

The new slogan embodies Panasonic’s commitment to providing solutions that make life simpler, safer, healthier, and more enjoyable for the customers helping them to live their best. Meanwhile, the brand will focus on expanding its regional market share to cater to the evolving customer demands with solutions that make homes, public premises, and businesses a healthy and convenient Panasonic plans to introduce a lineup of 64 new products to support this mission in 2022.

Some of the new products with superior technologies and Japanese excellence were spotlighted at the event. Key highlights amongst many were the nanoe™ X Air conditioners which can inhibit pathogenic microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens. The ACs will not only cool and heat the surroundings but also clean the indoor air, offering 24-hour protection to keep living spaces fresh and clean, so consumers can benefit from a healthier life.

New Abaya Wash washing machines were positioned as distinctive hygiene systems that protect families by eliminating 99.99%* of bacteria from the clothes while washing. The brand also emphasized on nutrition and food hygiene through its latest “Nutri TaFreez” refrigerator series that feature speedy freezing technology specifically for preserving nutrients of meats stored in the freezer.

To further support health and wellbeing, Panasonic encourages home cooking for its consumers by introducing new kitchen appliances line up such as Kitchen Machine, Bread Maker and more appliances that enrich cooking experience.

ELECTROLUX WINS EIGHT MORE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS

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Electrolux announced that eight more of its appliances have been awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2021-2022 ENERGY STAR® Emerging Technology Award (ETA), creating a total of 12 ETA awards for the company. All these appliances have been recognized for their significant greenhouse gas reductions driven by energy efficiency.recent winning appliances include:

Frigidaire 20 cu. ft Upright Freezer in White and Carbon

Frigidaire Professional 19 Cu. Ft. Single-Door Refrigerator

Electrolux 18.6 Cu. Ft. Single-Door Refrigerator

Frigidaire 30” and 36″ Induction Cooktop

Electrolux 30” and 36″ Induction Cooktop