Samsung has announced that its 2022 sustainability initiatives will include packaging a wider range of home appliances with its eco-packaging corrugated cardboard boxes, which can be upcycled into small furniture, and the incorporation of recycled materials into its interior packaging.According to Samsung’s 2021 Sustainably Report, its eco-packaging solutions include packaging for a range of TV products, such as The Serif and The Sero, which can be upcycled. For example, the corrugated carboard boxes can be made into items such as pet products and small furniture, with QR codes and a dot pattern matrix printed on the boxes to allow consumers to check the instructions for upcycling.Daehee Yoon, one of the designers of the eco-packaging range, explains: “One out of every five dots is larger than the others, and the number of dots serves as the unit of measurement.“This makes building your own upcycled furniture easy and accessible, and additionally makes the furniture look good once it’s built.”Sungdo Son, another member of the design team, adds: “The QR codes enable you to access building manuals swiftly without the need to install an app.“The electronic format also makes it easier to add and modify plans.”According to Jonathan Whang, also involved in designing the eco-packaging: “The level of building expertise required and the time it takes to build each respective piece of furniture are noted in the manuals so that consumers can make informed choices about what to make with their packaging“After the eco-packaging was distributed, it was interesting to see how much the final products varied in terms of shape and appearance, despite the fact that they were built using the same sets of plans.”Samsung is planning to expand its use to eco-packaging to encompass a larger line-up of products, including home appliances like vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, and air purifiers. The expanded range will further enable consumers to repurpose or upcycle packaging, aligning with existing products.The expanded line of eco-packaging has been available in South Korea since last year, with a global rollout expected in 2022.
Miele UK delivery partner
Miele has appointed two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL to handle more than 2,500 consumer home deliveries each month across the UK.
Customers are able to use the 24-hour delivery service to nominate their delivery day. The ArrowXL service also includes an unpack and position feature, where the delivery team disconnect old appliances and connect the new ones as well as removing and recycling all unwanted packaging.
The new Samsung Bespoke French Door refrigerator
Samsung Electronics offered its first-ever Bespoke French Door refrigerator at CES 2022. The version is to be had in a choice of 3-door, 4-door and Family Hub™ models. According to the company, the brand new line represents the very best of Samsung, pairing customizable designs with unique technologies that together inspire entirely new ways of living. With the Bespoke refrigerator as a centerpiece, customers can be capable of customize their décor to complement their personal style, with kitchen packages that consist of dishwashers, ranges and over-the-range microwaves in white, navy or green. The Bespoke line also includes the Bespoke Jet™ vacuum cleaner and the Bespoke Washer and Dryer.
«The Bespoke idea was not just designed for the kitchen – said Kanghyup Lee, executive vice president and head of sales and marketing of the Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics -. We believe that customers should have the freedom to customize their entire home to match their lifestyle needs. This expansion of the lineup empowers consumers to create living spaces that truly reflect their tastes and aesthetics – using Samsung’s meaningful innovations and technology.»
With 12 colours and two finishes – glass and steel – to choose from, the Bespoke French Door refrigerator features thousands of color combinations. In glass, new colors include White, Gray, Pink, Charcoal, Morning Blue, Clementine and Sunrise Yellow. In a steel finish, new colors include Tuscan, Matte Black, Navy, Emerald Green and Stainless Steel. Available in a range of sizes, configurations and colors, Samsung’s Bespoke French Door refrigerator brings Bespoke customization and a sleek flat-front design to the U.S. consumers’ most preferred refrigerator type.
Expanding on the existing Bespoke refrigerator lineup, which includes the Bespoke 4-Door Flex™, Bespoke 2-Door Bottom Freezer and Bespoke 1-Door Flex Column, this latest addition ensures that there is a Bespoke refrigerator option to suit every family’s needs. The Bespoke French Door refrigerator will be available in 3-door and 4-door configurations — in both full and counter-depth models — and includes options featuring the upgraded Family Hub™ for 2022.
Asko hit top marks with dryer
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘚𝘒3𝘖”
We’re delighted that @GoodHousekeeping recently awarded our Logic Tumble Dryer a fantastic score of 93/100 as well as providing a glowing endorsement
Read more of their review here 👉 https://bit.ly/ASKOGoodHousekeeping
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Jura launches Z10 – a new coffee machine for hot and cold brews
Swiss premium coffee machine manufacturer, Jura, has launched the Z10 which can be used to prepare “the full spectrum of hot drinks at the touch of a button – from intense espresso to trendy flat white”. The manufacturer promises “a whole new dimension in coffee enjoyment with the introduction of cold brew specialties”.
The Z10 features a great deal of innovation, Jura says, including its exclusive Product Recognising Grinder (PRG), which is said to identify the chosen specialty and then adjust the fineness of the grind accordingly, instantly and precisely.
According to the Swiss brand, the automatic grinder accommodates any coffee specialty, whether its a hot or cold brew. Also, for the first time, cold brew specialties are available at the touch of a button, thanks to Jura’s pioneering Cold Extraction Process, the company claims.
Cold water is slowly pulsed through freshly ground coffee under high pressure. The result, says Jura, is a completely new way of experiencing coffee – refreshing, energising, and with a wonderfully balanced aroma.
The coffee machine comes with a touch display and a blue crystal rotary switch. Optional artificial intelligence and a specialty selection menu makes it “easy and intuitive” to use. Meanwhile, the integrated maintenance programmes promise maximum hygiene.
Adding to the machine’s functionality is the integrated Wi-Fi Connect, which makes the Z10 compatible with innovative JOE (Jura Operating Experience), an exclusive free app for operating the machine from a smartphone or tablet. JOE lets users personalise their favourite beverages, initiate brewing, view maintenance instructions and videos, and more.
Finally, where aesthetics are concerned, the coffee machine features a sculptural design with a convex-concave front panel and coordinating finishing details, including a clear water tank with a wave design. The water tank and coffee bean container and conveniently accessible from the front of the machine. With its attention to detail and absolute manufacturing precision, Jura says its Z10 is a tribute to excellent taste.
China’s home appliance sector sees output growth in Jan.-Nov. 2021
China’s home appliance sector saw output growth in the first 11 months last year, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed.
During the period, the output of air conditioners and washing machines totaled 197.41 million and 78.33 million sets, respectively, up 11.4 percent and 11.1 percent year on year.
Going against the trend, China’s refrigerator makers saw their output fall 0.2 percent year on year to 82.53 million sets during the period, the ministry said.
In November alone, China’s air conditioner output came in at 16.63 million sets, up 3.7 percent year on year, while the output of washing machines saw a 1.5 percent yearly drop to total 8.44 million , according to the ministry.
Bosch @CES
It was a busy week at CES showing off smart home solutions from Bosch and Home Connect. If you missed us at the show, check out this interview with Poc Network that highlights some of the features .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boVt3_PCQhg
The Funky Appliance Company.
Joe Sillett already had 21 years of entrepreneurship under his belt when setting up The Funky Appliance Company.
After a shopping trip with his wife Sadie, they noticed how bland essential home appliances were. Joe decided to mix household essentials with style and fun to form the Funky Appliance Company
This year they’re on track to make £1-2 million in sales
Learn about the award-winning appliance company here https://www.funkyappliance.co/
LG puricare AeroTower
LG aims to not only improve your air quality, but also your comfort with the LG PuriCare AeroTower. Not your ordinary air purifier, the PuriCare AeroTower is also a fan and a heater. The model supports three airflow modes (with 10 levels of intensity each): Wide, Diffusion, and Ddirect. Depending on the model, you can add heat (up to 86 degrees Fahrenheit) to any airflow mode. The unit uses multistage True HEPA filters to effectively capture most particles floating around a room. It also uses ultraviolet-C light to help combat bacteria. For those who want to check on the air quality, they can look on the device or check out the LG ThinQ app on their phone.
