With the construction of the new photovoltaic system at the Ochsenhausen production site, Liebherr appliances is taking an essential step towards even more climate-friendly production. A total of 5,333 modules on the roof of the logistics center at the site will supply 1,996,000 kWh per year in the future, which corresponds to a saving of 790 tonnes of C02. The photovoltaic team erected the plant within 12 weeks and has been in operation since February 2022.
Did you know that there are 1.14 million bacteria including 1,900 species per cm² in a normal fridge?
To prevent food from spoiling, Bosch China came up with the idea of the Bosch “Triple Hygiene Guard Refrigerator”, which eliminates up to 99.99% of all bacteria and removes 90% of odors.
The Triple Hygiene Guard refrigerator includes the latest hygiene features to guard our consumers’ healthy diet. A patented gas sensor on top of the cooling area timely monitors the decay of food. Once it recognizes certain gases – so-called volatile organic compounds (VOC) – the refrigerator starts the purification process, equipped with active oxygen and negative oxygen ions. In combination, they eliminate more than 99 percent of all bacteria and viruses, sterilizing the fridge and removing 90 percent of all odors, thereby guarding your food.
Wow, it’s exactly like a Guardian! How does it work in more detail?
Liu Xiaodong: Active oxygen – or ozone – is a gas that can break apart many things, such as protein and DNA. The latter are essential components of bacteria and chemicals that make up various odors, like trimethylamine and methane thiol for example. This process is called oxidation. Since the affected bacteria cannot recover, the gas is a highly effective disinfectant and deodorizer. And after neutralizing the odors, the gas automatically becomes oxygen.
Ozone sounds scary! Do consumers have to be afraid of losing healthy nutrition?
Liu: Definitely, not! Our consumers do not have to worry a bit! The low level of ozone in the new fridge does not influence their food items in a negative way. The oxidation effect on foods only occurs at very high densities above 1,000ppb, which the Smart Hygiene module does not reach. In fact, the low level of active oxygen may even have some small benefits for freshness because it can eliminate the ethylene gas.
Which challenges did you face when integrating both the sensor and the oxygen into the fridge and how did you overcome them?Liu: The biggest bottleneck within our development project was optimizing the software algorithm for the gas sensor’s sensitivity. We had to ensure that it correctly triggers the sterilization process, considering different using habits. Another challenge was finding suitable purification times for different odor levels to guarantee efficient sterilization. Finally, the active oxygen has a potential influence on the sensor. Thus, we had to balance detection function and oxygen concentration very carefully. In order to overcome all these challenges, we first worked out the basic algorithm. Afterwards, we simulated and tested it with various types of food, including not only fresh vegetables, fruits, and leftovers but also spoiled food items. Moreover, we conducted qualitative household tests with consumers, to get real feedback and to perfect the algorithm. So odors don’t stand a chance, right? Is there anything that the hygiene guard can’t tackle?
Allen: While the smart hygiene module can eliminate 90 percent of the standard odors, it can’t do magic! If consumers forget to dispose of a large amount of rotten meat, for example after the holidays, the fridge continually works on odor removal but can’t eliminate the cause. That’s why the fridge can also send push messages to consumer phones to notify them of any abnormal situations.
We just launched the new Bosch refrigerators in China. What happens next?
Allen: Well, we are very excited about the recent launch and we hope, that our innovative cooling solution will be a hit with our local consumers. Once we know more, our global marketing and development teams will discuss further international rollouts. We can’t make any promises at the moment, though.
Electrolux will now use more sustainable fuels for 25% of its total sea freight. By partnering with shipping companies Maersk and CMA CGM Group to use biofuel based on waste oils and LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), Electrolux will reduce its sea transport greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent already in 2022.
Electrolux is working toward halving its transport emissions by 2025. To reach this target two important agreements have been signed with shipping companies Maersk and CMA CGM. With the new agreements in place, 25% of Electrolux Group’s total sea freight will be transported using the most effective solutions for decarbonizing available in the market right now. 80,000 twenty-foot equivalent containers (TEU) will now be transported by using Maersk’s biofuel, which is based on certified waste oils such as used cooking oil, and CMA CGM’s solution based on LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and guarantee of origin biomethane.
“These partnerships put Electrolux at the forefront in terms of the percentage of the total volume of products being transported in a more sustainable way. As we continuously contract increasing volumes of biofuel for sea transportation, we are also supporting the overall market development toward more sustainable practices for shipping goods across the world”, says Carsten Franke, Electrolux Chief Operating Officer
Haier’s Series 5 Tumble Dryer promises “Professional results at home”, at the core of this range. Thanks to the power of Haier Connectivity and Artificial Intelligence enhanced by the hOn App, users will receive superior and customised performances never seen before.
The model can also be connected to the user’s smartphone for complete control. By downloading the hOn App, users can get full access to their tumble-dryer, from picking the right cycle and controlling its status, to receiving personalised notifications and suggestions for ad-hoc results.
Haier Connectivity and the advances of artificial intelligence are at one’s fingertips for every need, the company claims.
For example, the Synchro Wash + Dry allows users to connect the tumble-dryer to a Haier washing machine, and automatically suggest the perfect drying program for one’s laundry.
The Tumble Dryer can also activate the Artificial Intelligence cycle, that automatically adapts
Fhiaba, Italian producer of high-quality refrigerators, freezers and wine cabinets, has taken a new factory into use next to its existing factory, so that it can meet the enormously increased demand for its products! Fhiaba, Italian producer of high-quality refrigerator, freezer and wine cabinets, has opened a new factory next to its existing factory, so that it can meet the enormously increased demand for its products! This allows them to still deliver within 8-10 weeks, ” says Peter Schutte enthusiastically.
Fhiaba offers so many different models that an unlimited amount of combinations is possible. By placing different cooling devices next to each other, you can compose your ideal cooling wall yourself.
The refrigerators and wine cabinets are made in the northeast of Italy and are made of very high quality stainless steel (AISI 304).
According to customs data, in 2021, the annual export volume of China’s home appliance industry exceeded the US$100 billion mark for the first time, reaching US$104.4 billion, a year-on-year increase of 24.7%.
UK-based sustainable wellness brand, Suri, has designed an innovative, eco-friendly electric toothbrush to help combat the carbon footprint of oral care.
Made primarily from plant-based and recyclable materials – bamboo primarily – the new Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush promises “a superior clean with minimal impact on the environment”.
According to the brand, although sales in bamboo manual toothbrushes continue to grow, to date, there hasn’t been an eco-alternative for the thousands of electric toothbrush users in the UK.
Each year, global disposal rates of toothbrushes amount to four billion and almost all models are not recyclable in municipal recycling streams, Suri says. While electric models are proven to help consumers achieve a better clean, reducing plaque by 21% and gingivitis by 11% (Cochrane Review, 2014), unfortunately, they have the worst carbon footprint compared with other toothbrushes.
And although household electrical appliances are small, they make up 2% of landfill waste, and it is estimated that they contribute to 70% of the pollution on land and in water.
Built with a right to repair in mind, the Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush features an aluminium handle and plant-based heads. Unlike other electric models, the body can be easily dismantled for recycling or repair when sent back, the company says.
A lifetime guarantee under a subscription plan also covers the replacement of brush heads every one to three months, as well as free maintenance. Suri provides mail-back recycling for all their products to ensure that none of its brushes ends up in landfills or oceans.
In addition, a long-lasting rechargeable battery powers the toothbrush for 30-plus days between charges, and sonic technology delivers 33,000 brush movements per minute, providing an eco-friendly approach to healthier teeth, a brighter smile, and a clean conscience, the company adds.
Short for “sustainable rituals”, Suri is the brainchild of co-founders Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore. The duo spent years working for the multinational personal care and hygiene conglomerate P&G. Harnessing their wealth of experience, Safavi and Rushmore decided it was time to help tackle the industry’s environmental impact through sustainable innovation.
The duo say they are committed to using as many recyclable and biodegradable materials as possible on all of their products while running their business with a net positive environmental impact.
The SURI electric toothbrush is available for pre-order now via the company’s website and will be released in early spring 2022.
Electrolux have started very proudly the production of AEG new Made in Germany COMBO HOB AEG Flexibridge 8000 XT in their factory in Rothenburg
LG Electronics which have become the world’s top white goods supplier will make investments nearly $700 million to increase white goods production this year.
According to LG Electronics’ annual report released Wednesday, it churned out more than 10 million units of each fridges, washers, and air-conditioners in 2021, the record high output for each. Their mixed sales last year recorded 20.9 trillion won ($17.1 billion), more than 3.7 trillion won from a year ago.
The utilization rate at its fridge factory recorded 126.1 percent after the manufacturing unit produced more than eleven million units, above its initial annual production capacity of 9,137,000 units. The utilization rate of its washer and air-conditioner factories reached 106.8 percent and 110.4 percent, respectively.
The factories stayed overworked despite more than one challenges such as chip shortages and higher raw material prices.
Although the corporation published a record-high of 74.7 trillion won in sales last year, its operating profit diminished 1.1 percent on year to 3.86 trillion won due to the higher costs in logistics and raw materials, including steel, resin, and copper that make up core materials in appliance production.
To meet the strong demand for the refrigerators, washers and air-conditioners, LG Electronics will invest 851.9 billion won in its home appliance & air solution (H&A) division to ramp up output, as well as 688.1 billion won and 313.1 billion won in home entertainment (HE) division and vehicle component solutions (VS) division, respectively.
LG is joining other tech heavyweights in halting Russian sales following that country’s invasion of Ukraine. The company said in a statement it was “suspending” all product shipments to Russia. The firm didn’t say how long this would last, but noted it would keep a “close watch” on the situation. LG is “deeply concerned” about everyone’s welfare and “committed” to humanitarian relief, according to the notice
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