Since most of the environmental impact and life-cycle costs is related to the use of products , informing our consumers about the best way to use our products efficiently is an important component of our approach.
Click on the links below for practical examples of how you can use your appliances in the most environmentally friendly and cost efficient way.
Refrigerators
Find a shady place to rest your fridge. Give it a regular check-up. Adopt a new approach to freezing your foods. These tips can impact your fridge’s energy performance.
Dishwashers
Today, our most efficient dishwashers consume 14 liters of water—a reduction of 37% in the last 10 years. Dishwashers can reduce water consumption by up to 80%, compared to hand washing in an average Western household.
Washing machines
Too many are still living in the myth that hot means clean; more suds, whiter clothes.
Tumble dryers
To keep high and dry, and help protect the environment, consider the following hints:
Outdoor products
The average person consumes around 238 litres (63 gallons) a day of water. In the summer he may consume an extra 321 litres (85 gallons) every day on outdoor activities. In hot months it is our gardens, lawns, cars and yards that are the thirstiest part of our households.
Read more about efficient use of refrigerators.
