Water cleaning technology business, Xeros Technology Group, says it has signed a letter of intent with a major electronics distributor for an initial order of its XF3 external microfibre plug and go filter.
This will see the product placed into several major retail outlets, initially in the UK under a well-known electronics brand, towards the latter part of 2025
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Efficient replacement for traditional home water heate
Midea recently announced the launch of a new highly efficient heat pump water heater that will soon be available in North America, PR Newswire reported.Midea’s new heat pump water heater can produce up to four kilowatts of heat for every kilowatt of power input, the company said. A traditional electric water heater produces up to one kilowatt of heat for every kilowatt of power input.
Heat pump water heaters use electricity to transfer heat from the surrounding air to water inside a storage tank. Because they work by transferring heat around instead of generating new heat, they are much more efficient than traditional heating methods
Beko Europe: Leading the Charge in Sustainability
With an impressive score of 89/100, Beko Europe has been recognized as the most sustainable brand in its sector, according to the 2024 edition of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment.In addition, Arçelik, the Turkish parent company of Beko, has achieved the highest score in the Household Durables Industry category for the sixth consecutive year. Furthermore, Arçelik has secured the 44th position in the 2024 ranking of the 500 World’s Most Sustainable Companies,
Electrolux new head of Sustainability
Nikos Bartzoulianos has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Sustainability at Electrolux Group. With experience at Samsung, Procter & Gamble, and McKinsey & Company, Bartzoulianos is well-prepared to lead Electrolux’s brand transformation and sustainability efforts.
LG unveils modular ‘Smart Cottage’ homes with AI appliances
LG Electronics launched its “LG Smart Cottage,” a compact modular home featuring integrated artificial intelligence (AI) appliances and advanced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The company announced on Wednesday that it has opened an official website for Smart Cottage sales, targeting both individual consumers looking for secondary homes near urban or rural areas and corporate or institutional buyers.
The Smart Cottage blends space, appliances, and services into a compact housing solution. It was initially showcased at IFA 2023, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin in September 2023 and has since appeared at various domestic and international events.
Inside, the cottage comes equipped with LG’s premium “Objet Collection” appliances, including the WashTower Compact, a dishwasher, induction cooktop, microwave oven, and water purifier. It also features smart home technologies such as a smart door lock, CCTV, motorized blinds, and IoT devices – all of which can be managed through the LG ThinQ app. The cottage can also be upgraded with LG’s upcoming AI Home Hub, “ThinQ ON,” to create a fully connected smart home environment.
EURONICS INTERNATIONAL Announces Groundbreaking Partnershi
During its Annual General Event in Warsaw, EURONICS INTERNATIONAL GEIE, the leading retail group for Technical Consumer Goods (IT, telecom, consumer electronics, and home appliances) in the EMEA region, proudly announced a new co-financing agreement with the EU LIFE Program emanating from the E.U. Directorate General – C.I.N.E.A. (Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) for the Life EPICS Project.
The LIFE program, established by the European Union in 1992, is a key funding instrument dedicated to environmental and climate action.
John Olsen, C.E.O. of EURONICS International, announced the start of the LIFE EPICS project at the IFA exhibition in Berlin. He discussed with IFA International the 3 main operating pillars of action:
1. Training Activities for Store Managers and Salespeople, with the aim of improving their awareness on sustainable consumption to sell more sustainable products and promote sustainability practices in store management.
2. Repair and ReLIFE, creating specialized corners for the repair and reuse of electrical products, as well as through 3D printing.
3. Development of a Green Sustainability Index for electronic products through an algorithm based on connectivity, repairability, recyclability and energy consumption.
Denis Boschard, C.O.O. of EURONICS International, states that this initiative represents a significant stride toward sustainability, not just for EURONICS but for the entire electronics retail industry.
Electrolux sustainable packaging receives the Red Dot Best of the Best
Electrolux sustainable packaging receives the Red Dot Best of the Best The design of the new packaging of Electrolux Group has won for design quality and creativity. This award is given to revolutionary design solutions and is the highest recognition of the Red Dot Award: Brands and Communication Design. Only the best products in individual categories receive this award.
result is a new design concept that uses illustrations on boxes to emphasize the Electrolux brand promise of Contributing to a better way of life and the shift from a product-centered to a human-centered approach. The illustrations show people, without gender or ethnic boundaries, in different everyday situations.
The design also helps make packaging more sustainable. With the new system, in fact, the boxes are easily adaptable to hundreds of appliances of various sizes, and so the number of different packaging has been reduced. Water-based ink is also used, in smaller quantities. also use unbleached FSC certified raw cardboard, without protective varnishes or laminations, which could contaminate the recycling.
Renewable Energy for Haier Europe Factories in Türkiye
I-REC certificates obtained attest that 100% of the electricity used by the company in Türkiye is generated from green This important achievement, which covers the entire calendar year 2024, is in line with the company’s ongoing commitment to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to the fight against climate change.Haier Europe’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond renewable energy consumption. In early 2024, the company installed solar panels at its dishwasher factory in Turkey, covering approximately 60% of the energy needs of its dishwasher and dryer production facilities. Additionally, 98% of the total waste generated at Haier Europe’s Turkish production sites was recycled or recovered, as part of its journey to achieve “Zero Waste to Landfill” certification.
Currys CEO: VAT should be scrapped on refurbished electricals
Currys boss Alex Baldock has called on the government to slash VAT on refurbished electrical products to keep them out of landfills.
Electrolux fridge-freezers with a green “heart”
The Electrolux 700 GreenZone+ fridge-freezers, available in 177.2 cm and 188.4 cm sizes, are notable for their sustainability features. These models include a sealed drawer that maintains optimal humidity levels, effectively managing excess condensation and preserving up to 95% of vitamins in stored food. According to the company, the latest fridge-freezers are distinguished by their eco-friendly design, featuring internal linings made from 70% recycled plastic sourced from end-of-life refrigerators.
