REPIC hits three million tonnes WEEE milestone

REPIC, the industry leading provider of WEEE producer responsibility compliance solutions, has been arranging for the collection and treatment of WEEE on behalf of its producer members since 2007.

Looking back over its achievement, REPIC has been undertaking an analysis of the reported EEE and WEEE trends over the past ten years and has been considering how the UK WEEE system is placed to accommodate the future changes that are likely. A technical essay will be published on the company’s Resource Hub in the coming weeks.

To mark the occasion, Louise Grantham, REPIC’s Chief Executive, visited Gap Group (NE) Limited’s facilities in Gateshead, the UK’s most recent fridge processing and recycling plant to undertake WEEELABEX certification to see first hand the WEEE being treated on REPIC’s behalf. The occasion presented an opportunity to express thanks to the scheme’s producer members, service providers, waste management companies, local authorities and other partners who have worked with and supported REPIC in achieving this milestone.

REPIC’s Chief Executive, Louise Grantham, said:

“We are proud of our 3 million tonnes achievement. We also recognise that significant milestones are not achieved alone but in collaboration with all of our partners.

“Today is about celebrating success collectively and saying a huge thank you. At a time when the recycling of e-waste has never been of greater importance, it is important to recognise what can be achieved when we work collectively to improve standards, minimise losses from the system and maximise collection levels.”

Left to right: Peter Moody and Peter Young from GAP Group with Graeme Milne, Louise Grantham and Simon Hill from REPIC.

Louise was joined in the celebrations by Peter Moody, group managing director at Gap Group (NE) Limited and REPIC’s newest recruit, Simon Hill.

Peter Moody said:

“The achievement of reaching 3m tonnes of recycled WEEE is a real accomplishment and something the management team should be extremely proud of. REPIC is at the forefront of driving up standards in WEEE processing something that in my opinion is long overdue.

“Gap Group has worked well with them for a significant number of years and hope our relationship will only get stronger as we continue to invest in new and improved technology. I think our commitment to achieve WEEELABEX certification underlines this and is a clear statement of intent.”

Simon joined REPIC in May 2021 as Account Manager – North and Scotland. The experienced WEEE sector professional previously spent over ten years as Commercial Manager with Wincanton and Sims. Prior to taking up his new position, Simon was with Suez for 6 years managing their subcontract collections network in the North and Midlands. He brings a vast amount of sector knowledge and expertise to his role in looking after key local authority partnerships for REPIC.

To see REPIC marks reaching three million tonne of waste electrical and electronic equipment recycled with this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogj7wEZuzus

Haier introduce I-Pro Series 5 laundry range

Haier introduces the I-Pro Series 5 for its laundry line and claims to deliver professional results at home. The range of washing machines and washer-dryers can accommodate up to 10 kg of compact cabinets with a drum width of 595 mm. Connect the I-Pro Series 5 to the hOn App to remotely control your device, display stain removal tips, access over 60 custom cycles, monitor consumption and maintenance, and manage your virtual wardrobe. The Lens Wash function allows you to scan the labels on your clothes to set the optimal wash cycle. Other Haier’s exclusive features include the i-Refresh program, which allows the washer and dryer to gently disinfect and wash the most delicate garments without washing them. Better cleaning with the best cleaning features like Haier’s antibacterial technology and intelligent dual spray system.https://youtu.be/y1tmPuZYcNk

Bespoke Jet Bot AI+, the new smart robot by Samsung

Samsung  presents its new Bespoke Jet Bot AI+,  a sleek and smart  robot vacuum that  can be programmed to  clean. Moreover, this  model can  help to  monitor pets:  it can  recognize  pet excrement  and will  simply maneuver  right  around it to  prevent any  unwanted spreading or secondary contamination.
Bespoke Jet Bot AI+ is  equipped with  object detection and  recognition technologies that  not  only make  floor  cleaning  more  intelligent and convenient,  but  also  more  personalized  and even  pet-friendly. The  appliance can  identify and classify the  objects it encounters  on the  floor  by mapping out their location. This  allows it to  clean  closely  around furniture,  home  appliances and  items  such as lamps or plants.h  electrical cables, and  avoid them accordingly.
This Samsung robovac is powered  by an Intel AI solution and  equipped with an  active stereo-type  3D sensor. This  enables it to  think and make  decisions on its  own and gauge the  layout of the  living  space  in order to  drive  more  efficiently  throughout  home and navigate  around  objects  with no  need for  manual supervision

Rangemaster expands and refreshes freestanding 60cm cooker

Rangemaster continues to expand the brand with the 60cm Automatic Cooker. The introduction of new dual-fuel and induction models, which are becoming more popular in modern homes, is part of an extensive update that includes additional features and design. The freestanding 60cm slab is part of the popular Rangemaster Professional and Classic Collections and is available in two different designs that incorporate many of the popular features of the larger slab. The new 60 cm induction model includes a 4-zone hob with two 2.5 kW crater zones and two 1.8 kW auxiliary zones. It includes a fan detector, a power boost function, a residual heat indicator, a child protection device, and a minute-by-minute touch sensor that can be set for each zone to automatically shut off at the appropriate time. … The new dual-fuel version is equipped with a 2.9 kW fast burner, two 1.75 kW burners and a 4-burner burner and a smaller 1 kW stove.

Haier reports 20% growth and reveals future production investment plans.

Haier reports 20% growth and reveals future production investment plans.

According to the company, it means 1: 4 fridges and washing machines sold around the world are from either Haier, Hoover or Candy brands.

In the economic 12 months 2020/21, Haier said it has six manufacturing sites and 7,7000 employees, of which 300 are R&D engineers.
It also reported a 30% year-on-year increase in smart MDA sales, with more than 3million registered users, 18+ connected product families and more than 12million smart products withinside the market.
Haier has already set out its vision to be the first customer choice for the Smart Home and  is set to exhibit a simulation of a fully connected home at Milan Design Week from September 4-10, 2021.
In addition, appliance producer has announced funding in its commercial footprint to fulfill growing demand, with the opening of three factories this year and next.
The location of the three production centers will be in Romania, Turkey and China

Miele’s new built-in refrigerators ensure longer-lasting freshness with active humidification

Miele has released a new collection of K7000 coolers that match the brand’s latest built-in cookware. The company also prides itself on having spare parts available for at least 15 years, five years longer than new repair laws require. Miele improves the freshness of food thanks to precise temperatures and minimal temperature fluctuations. This product has DuplexCool – separate circuits for the refrigerator and freezer, which allows users to more accurately control the temperature. Another is DynaCool, where a fan inside the refrigerator circulates air to prevent hot spots and maintains a constant and constant temperature throughout the entire compartment. Third, the temperature accuracy. The thermostat is a precision device that maintains the temperature of the refrigerator regardless of external conditions. This ensures that hot days and cold nights don’t change. The new Miele series also has an additional freshness protection system.

unimaginable 1.3 billion tonnes of food are thrown away every year. Germany alone contributes 12 million tonnes of that, with more than half attributable to households. To combat this, we need a more conscious approach to how we handle food – and an ultra-effective freshness system in our fridges. Thanks to its PerfectFresh Active technology, Miele’s new Generation K 7000 refrigeration appliances are heralding a future with superior food storage conditions. Not only that, but the appliances are also setting new standards in user convenience and lighting.

Fruit and vegetables need moisture in order to stay fresh and crisp. At temperatures between 0 and 3 °C, Miele’s proven PerfectFresh Pro system ensures food stays fresh for up to five times longer than it would in a conventional vegetable compartment. The natural moisture of the food is kept in the closed compartment. PerfectFresh Active, on the other hand, provides long-lasting freshness in a visible way by spraying a fine mist onto the contents of the crisper drawer, preserving the quality of the food and its vitamins. Moisture is therefore supplied extra – for even more freshness. The mist is sprayed from the water container above directly into the drawer every 90 minutes and every time the door is opened. Compact and easy to clean, the water container has a capacity of just 120 ml to hold the small amount of water required for this. The low temperatures keep any nasty contamination at bay, meaning that the container only has to be refilled every two to three months.

Generation K 7000 appliances are also taking user convenience to the next level. Among the real highlights of these new built-in appliances is FlexiTray – a glass shelf that is full-sized but can also be pivoted 180 degrees, so users can say goodbye to rummaging around for storage boxes, jars and small food containers. The upper door shelves can also be adjusted to the perfect height without the need to remove them, which means that even extra-large bottles of juice will fit easily in the bottle holder. The touch displays are intuitive to use and their colour and design are perfectly matched to Generation 7000 built-in appliances.

Yet another standout feature of Miele’s new refrigeration appliances is their effective, atmospheric lighting. The current appliances already have LEDs integrated into their glass shelves to create bright, glare-free lighting throughout the interior – and the lighting even adjusts itself if a shelf is moved. In the future, the FlexiLight 2.0 concept will use “Ambilight” technology to bathe the interior in light that is bright, pleasant and more even. To achieve this, the LED light strips will cover the entire width of the glass shelves. The lighting will also be applied to the IceMaker if one is present, elegantly illuminating it and the many large ice cubes it is able to hold. Some appliance models will also include dedicated LED lighting for the DynaCool dynamic cooling system, which establishes consistent cooling conditions throughout the interior. Additionally, the interior rear wall of some models will feature an elegant, sturdy CleanSteel finish to help ensure that cooling is distributed evenly within the appliance.

With the exception of the entry-level models, WiFi networking (WiFiConn@ct) will be available for all the appliances. This will include the option of sending service notifications to the user’s smartphone or tablet if, for example, the appliance door has been left open inadvertently.

Samsung new cooking appliance BESPOKE Qooker.

This photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday, shows the company’s new cooking appliance BESPOKE Qooker. (Samsung Electronics Co.)Samsung Electronics Co. on Wednesday unveiled a new multifunctional cooking appliance to target consumers who enjoy meal kits and home meal replacement (HMR) products amid the stay-at-home trend.

The BESPOKE Qooker was launched in South Korea with a price tag of 590,000 won ($510). An overseas launch of the product has not yet been confirmed, according to Samsung.

“Qooker” comes from the word “cooker,” with the letter Q representing “quality” and “quick,” the company said.

The BESPOKE Qooker is a four-in-one product that can serve as a microwave, a grill, an air fryer and a toaster.

With a 22-liter capacity, the product has four cooking zones inside, allowing users to cook four kinds of food at the same time.

The latest cooking appliance also supports a “scan cook” feature with Samsung’s SmartThings Cooking mobile app, which allows users to have the right settings on the BESPOKE Qooker for pre-prepared meals by just scanning the packaging’s barcode. With this feature, any kind of food can be cooked within 18 minutes, according to Samsung.

The South Korean tech giant said it worked with eight major food companies here, including Ottogi and Dongwon, for six months to develop its scan cook algorithms and establish related services.

Such food companies have introduced 117 recipes for the BESPOKE Qooker, with some ready to launch meal kits and HRM products dedicated only for Samsung’s new cooking appliance. Hotel Shilla, South Korea’s leading luxury hotel and duty-free shop operator, will also join the program to release meal kits for the BESPOKE Qooker.

Samsung said it will partner with more food and service companies to expand its ecosystem for the BESPOKE Qooker.

To boost the product’s sales here, the company has also launched My Qooker Plan, in association with Samsung Card and local food companies. The marketing program allows users to purchase the BESPOKE Qooker at a discounted price when they sign up for a monthly food subscription service provided by the companies.

AQUA Japan launched most slim freezer with a width of only 36 cm.

Due to the pandemic, it was announced that there would not be spectators in the venues of the upcoming 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games. Local users who cannot watch the competitions in person choose to do it at home. Thus, users have sparked an increasing demand for storage of frozen food and drinks. It is said that they want to buy another freezer for their homes. However, due to limited home space, the size of traditional freezers makes it inconvenient for users.

To solve this issue and celebrate the Olympics together with Japanese users, on July 21, AQUA Japan launched the industry’s most slim freezer with a width of only 36 cm.

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01 As it’s”slim”, it can be placed wherever

The 36 cm-wide “slim” freezer is about the same size as a large pizza. It can fit into any space in a home, such as next to the refrigerator in the kitchen, in the corner of the bedroom, and near the sofa in the living room. It’s really handy and will never get in the way. While enjoying sports events, users can take ice cream and other frozen food from the freezer beside the sofa and celebrate with their family and friends. They can also feel the enthusiasm of the events at home, which is a beautiful life scenario AQUA Japan tries to provide for users.

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02 Though it’s”slim”, it’s capacity is amazing

Though small in width, the freezer has a capacity of 102L, enough for two shopping baskets of food, and it’s equipped with four drawer-style storage baskets whose height can be adjusted. It meets Japanese users’ storage habits, and the internal space can be adjusted freely and quickly without missing any wonderful moment of the Olympic.

The launch of the industry’s thinnest freezer marks a differentiated innovation of the Japan EMC which always puts user demand at the center. Going forward, the Japan EMC will continue to innovate user interaction and expand contact points, so as to lead the market with new products