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AEG Öko Lavatherm

The new Öko (Eco) Lavatherm T59880 from AEG features the innovative compressor and the inverter motor to achieve 'A - 50%' energy rating, essentially meaning that this dryer uses 50% less energy than comparable 'A' rated dryers. Basically, the new Eco Lavatherm completes a full 7 kg wash load with only 1.6 kWh, getting maximum efficiency with minimum power consumption.

Posted August 10, 2010 10:08 PM

Rayburn Heatranger 680KCD

The new 680KCD cooker belongs to the Rayburn 600 Series and offers efficiency and performance, responding to the growing demands of the consumers who put energy savings, economic and environmental benefits on the top of their agenda. The 600 Series already include 3 models - the 660K, 680K and 699K, designed to meet all your cooking, hot water and central heating needs. The 680KCD comes with 'A' rated condensing boiler, offering over 92% efficiency and is also available as a cooker-only range.

Beneath its classically beautiful enamelled exterior, the Rayburn Heatranger 680KCD is a highly efficient, combined cooking and heating system. And thanks to the 80,000 BTU boiler output, it is capable of heating up to 16 radiators, creating a warm home and piping hot water whenever you need. The balanced flue allows the range to be installed against any external wall. It also has the largest rectangular cast-iron hot plate on the market and two large ovens.

Posted June 1, 2010 9:22 PM

Iron steam station - Green Power iron from Siemens

Finished in stylish black, the Green Power iron steam station comes with Eco function which reduces power consumption by up to 25% when compared to your average iron. This powerful steam station, Siemens TS25GP100 has total output of 2,400 watt, with 800 watt iron and 1,600 watt boiler, 5 bar steam pressure, 10 power levels and 1 liter water tank. The practical Calc'n'Clean timer indicates when it is time to descale the station, while the Secure Shut-off reliably ensures that an unused iron is turned off automatically.

Posted April 21, 2010 12:05 AM

BreezeDry Eco-friendly drying cabinet

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Ever since I covered BreezeDry ambient drying cabinet, I wanted to get a better look and more details, which I did at KBIS. Just as you can not make an espresso or latte in an ordinary coffeemaker, you also can not dry many of today fine clothing, lingerie and No Tumble items in an standard dryer. Ordinary methods of drying clothes often cause the following problems,
- the harsh heat and rough tumbling action of gas or electric dryers damages clothes, especially popular fashions such as beaded and sequined items, fine delicates and lingerie
- dryer lint is the life going out of your wardrobe
- drip-drying your valuable delicates is a hassle, creating clutter around the shower and bath, and takes forever to dry
- drying outdoors is impossible much of the year, inconvenient to busy modern lifestyles and can cause fading

Posted April 19, 2010 10:50 PM

Canister vacuum cleaner with auto floor detection

Miele Earth is the new canister vacuum cleaner from Miele S5 Series. Powerful 1,200 Watt electronically controlled S 5481 Earth, which is already in stores, is an Eco-friendly canister vacuum cleaner with 33-foot operating range, boasting some of the most energy-saving advancements the industry has to offer. Featuring an AutoEco setting that automatically detects flooring type, be it carpet or smooth floor, the Miele vacuum adjusts power for optimal cleaning performance and energy efficiency. While homeowners tend to think that the highest power setting is best for cleaning all surfaces, this is only true for smooth floors. Upholstery, drapes and carpets require specific settings for optimal cleaning and using AutoEco saves tremendously in energy consumption, and provides better performance and long term care for home furnishings.

Posted April 11, 2010 2:01 PM

Innovative Green appliances from Fisher & Paykel

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Long before the recent push for green products, Fisher & Paykel Appliances was envisioning and creating energy efficient and environmentally beneficial appliances for the home. Thinking green has always been a way of life around Fisher & Paykel. The company impressive legacy of innovation stretches back to its founding in New Zealand more than 75 years ago. Fisher & Paykel has long been recognized in New Zealand as a technology and design leader in the home appliance industry. Similar recognition in the U.S. market has come more slowly mostly through the introduction of its innovative DishDrawer Dishwasher and EcoSmart washer that offers distinctive European style design combined with cost-saving environmentally friendly features.

Also notable, Fisher & Paykel most recently moved to a silver metallic decal and updated the buttons on their washers as well as updating the shapes and symbols to achieve décor objectives in the home. Another great development this year is the increased capacity of their washers from 3.7 cubic feet to 4.2 cubic feet. Yet the growing interest among U.S. consumers for green and energy efficient home appliances can only bode well for the company growth prospects. "Consumers are increasingly demanding energy efficient home appliances that not only cut down on their energy costs, but also are not harmful to the environment," said Laurence Mawhinney, President of Fisher & Paykel Appliances. "This is not a new initiative for us. Protecting the environment has long since been an integral part of our company culture at Fisher & Paykel. We have been at the forefront of providing innovative products that promote green living for many years."

Fisher & Paykel has leads the way with its energy saving laundry products, including the EcoSmart and AquaSmart washers. This impressive lineup of Energy Star rated washers all have energy and water ratings, which far exceed the minimum standard. The AquaSmart washer earned a Modified Energy Factor rating of 2.25, which exceeds the Department of Energy 2007 standard of 1.72 by 31%. This makes it one of the most energy efficient top loading washing machines in North America. Select laundry appliances that the company manufactures will qualify for the State Energy Efficiency Appliance Rebate Program, which will give out over $300 million in rebates in early Spring.

Posted March 23, 2010 10:56 PM

Green refrigeration from Lec

Lec offers greener cooling. The company has teamed up with the Energy Saving Trust, EST to launch a range of Eco-friendly cooling products in a move that will make green refrigeration more affordable to the consumer. Lec's entire product portfolio of affordable under-counter larder, refrigerator and freezer products have been re-launched with 'A+' ratings for improved energy efficiency.

The products will have the 'A+' symbol on the fascia, carry an 'A+' label for retail display and will also bear the approved Energy Saving Recommended trademark. The EST's Energy Saving Recommended labeling scheme is a voluntary initiative which aims to endorse top performing products in their class for energy savings and to support the EST in its aim to achieve carbon savings.

In addition to the energy saving benefits going green can offer, the under-counter refrigeration line has also been revamped to include recessed handles, better door furniture, 4-star ice boxes on refrigerator models and the introduction of a black colour option on some models. Lec is confident its green refrigeration will be popular with retailers as it will provide them with a range of easily identifiable, Eco-efficient cooling products at a realistic price point. The products will be featured on the EST website and Lec will help retailers support sales by providing dedicated POS and trade literature to demonstrate the environmental and financial benefits of making the switch to 'A+'.

Posted March 17, 2010 10:38 AM

Eco chrome kettle

The Eco chrome kettle contains an internal reservoir which holds a full capacity of water ready for use, while the measuring button allows any quantity, from a single cup to a full capacity, to be released into the separate chamber for boiling. Thus, you are going to get exactly the right amount of water every time you boil, and no more waste. Not only its shiny chrome finish makes this kettle a rather nice looking appliance for water boiling, but it does good for environment. So good in fact, that the sleek chrome kettle has recently been awarded the prestigious Recommended mark by the Energy Saving Trust. This is the first award to be given in the EST newly established kettle category, and endorses the massive 31% average energy savings achieved by the Eco Kettle in independent trials. You can buy this chrome kettle for £40.

Posted March 10, 2010 10:12 AM

Eco friendly washing machine with SterilTub function

The new Gorenje WA60125 is robust Eco friendly washing machine designed for busy consumers who demand performance and capacity, yet want to stay as Eco friendly as possible while doing their everyday chores. Thanks to Gorenje innovative UseLogic technology, the new freestanding WA60125 washing machine operates with lower water and energy consumption, making it extremely environmentally friendly. Boasting an 'A+' energy class rating, this Eco washer consumes 10% less energy compared to an 'A' rated appliance and also benefits from greater savings in water so has the potential of reducing household utility bills. The large capacity drum takes 6kg of laundry and the ergonomically designed extra large 33cm porthole door makes it easier to load and empty the drum, even when washing large laundry items, such as duvets and blankets.

UseLogic technology uses intelligent sensors to continuously monitor the purity of the water in each cycle and automatically adjusts the level of water for the type of load, ensuring that clothes and fabrics are cleaned gently and efficiently. During the rinsing process, the sensors also monitor the amount of detergent used and automatically take care of additional rinsing where appropriate.

As well as the 15 standard washing programmes, this Eco friendly machine also features special programmes tailored to suit all kinds of needs. These include the Mix option, which is designed to wash a variety of different garments and colours at the same time, instead of traditionally separating. The Easy Ironing option adds more water and has a gentler spinning action to prevent clothes from bundling together and easing creasing and wrinkling, making them easier to iron - a bonus for those who hate ironing. The ECO 30°C wash option provides excellent washing results at a lower temperature, giving the opportunity to save energy and money once more. The 17 Minute Quick Wash option is very handy for less soiled laundry and perfect of those of us in a hurry.

Posted March 3, 2010 10:18 AM

Siemens innovative zeolitic drying system

An innovative zeolitic drying system from Siemens has won the Award for Climate Protection and the Environment in the category for product and service innovations in the field of climate protection. Equipped with this system, the Siemens speedMatic dishwasher is around 20% more efficient than appliances in the highest energy-efficiency category. Its minimal water consumption, 10 instead of 14 liters per cycle, also sets a new record. Engineers at BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte are the first to take this completely new technology to the mass-production stage as well. Although it is only featured in top-of-the-range models at present, there are already plans to introduce it successively in mid-range models.

Inside the dishwasher are special minerals that generate supplementary heat. This shortens the program at 50°C to just under two hours, which is around 30 minutes less than is needed by conventional dishwashers. As a result, the speedMatic is also the fastest dishwasher in the highest efficiency category. This supplementary heat is generated by zeolites - aluminosilicate minerals with a very large surface area and microporous structure. The dishwasher exploits the ability of such minerals to absorb up to 40% of their dry weight in water and, in the process, give off heat. By the same token, they release this water when heated.

Posted February 12, 2010 9:42 AM

Ekokook - green kitchen of the Future by Faltazi Lab

Ekokook is designed for people who want to reduce their ecological footprint to the bare minimum by producing green energy, reducing energy consumption and properly managing their waste. This green kitchen turns everyday waste into a new reusable source of energy, where each drop of water that fell on the roof or came from a tap should be used to the maximum instead of going straight down the drain, that every watt of wind and solar power produced by the house should be valorized on the spot.

Here is how Faltazi describes this endeavour: Ekokook is about implementing a comprehensive prospective research project for eco-friendly habitat in the real world, the Faltazi Lab. We are trying to answer the question of how to introduce ecological projects into the home. How to upgrade existing housing without Advocating complete reconstruction. The obvious responses are those that use non-structural elements of living space (doors, windows, equipments ...), which can be mass-produced industrially and are simple to install. We focus on the material interfaces between habitat and external resources. Each wall, each balcony, each window, each door, each shutter can serve as a support for an eco-system. Each facility in interaction with external networks (sink drain, garbage receptacle ...) can be upgraded to produce an immediate eco-benefit. All the air, water, wind and sun that reach habitat must be seen as scarce resources to be captured and used. Each drop of water must be collected and used to the Utmost before being evacuated to external networks. Slowly but surely, the accumulated effects of these eco-benefits will change our environmental footprint for the better.

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Ekokook grew out of an experimental approach based on the analysis of the nerve center of every home, the kitchen. The place where we store food and prepare food, and produce and evacuate wastes is a vital core area for exchanges and convergences. It is also a place that generates all sorts of pollution. Which makes it the ideal focus for a study in eco-design.

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Posted February 5, 2010 8:06 AM

Siemens vacuum cleaner offers green power

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The new Siemens Z6.0 comes in two powerful and extremely efficient models, the Z6.0 Power and the Z6.0 Eco. Boasting the symbolic green power cord, these vacuums are setting the bar high in terms of environmental features and operating economy. Using lower wattage but delivering top performance, each energy saving vacuum offers a new dimension in floor care. Siemens Z6.0 cleaners combine the enhanced efficiency, offered by the Siemens compressor technology with a new aerodynamic system, designed to improve airflow within the cleaner. This results in up to 50% savings on electricity plus a significantly increased air throughput. And the new, green tagged air guidance system releases airflow blockages and prevents the air swirls that impair efficiency.

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To match their advanced aerodynamic system, both models feature innovative and powerful motor fans that resemble an aircraft turbine. Due to their aerodynamically-shaped impellers that reach a top speed of 800 kph, these Siemens vacuum cleaners convey exceptionally high air volumes while minimizing energy consumption.

Posted December 14, 2009 11:05 AM

Water heater by Gorenje Tiki

This new water heater from Gorenje Tiki is actually a heat pump which saves money and contributes to a cleaner environment. Mounted on the water storage tank, the heat pump represents the most energy efficient and cost effective way of water heating, drawing the heat from the ambient air and using extra energy source to heat the water up to 55°C. The Gorenje pump is equipped with a system for thermal disinfection in order to prevent bacterial growth, by extra heating the system in even intervals up to 65°C. At the same time, the pump can be used for cooling smaller rooms. Compared to oil heating or gas heating, the investment in heat pump pays off in few short years.

The upright floor water heat pump comes in 200, 300, 400 and 500 liter sizes. Gorenje Tiki also makes a compact version with heat pump and water tank built in one unit. Additional one or two tubular heat exchangers are available for combination with other energy sources, like central heating system, solar energy, etc.

Posted November 24, 2009 4:31 PM

Efficient dishwasher by Miele

The new and very efficient dishwasher, Miele G 1225 SC delivers high quality wash with low consumption by offering short and extremely efficient programs, consuming as little as 0.6 kWh and 10 liters with the Eco Consumption program, when connected directly to hot water. Its Turbo function saves up to 50 minutes depending on the program, without compromising washing and drying quality. Miele saves water and energy while giving full 14 place settings and ability to wash plates up to 31cm in diameter, thanks to the dishwasher very efficient space utilization with height adjustable upper basket, flexible lower basket, cutlery drawer and various storage baskets. Miele patented Perfect GlassCare checks water hardness and adjust washing parameters accordingly leaving no traces, spots or deposits, just clean glassware. Special sensors determine how dirty the dishes are, and adjust the jet pressure. Both lower and upper basket wash arms are independently controlled. SensorDry feature guarantees perfect drying results each and every time.

Posted October 20, 2009 2:18 PM

Hybrid water heater by GE - first Energy Star Rated

While we normally do not write about something as mundane and often unattractive as a water heater, new GE hybrid water heater is certainly worth of noticing. This is the first ever water heater to be listed on U.S. Department of Energy website as Energy Star Rated. With its innovative approach, the hybrid water heater combines heat pump technology with traditional electric elements, pulling heat from surrounding air and transferring it to the tank. Such a process creates the same amount of hot water as a traditional water heater while reducing energy expenses up to 62% and having a rather dramatic impact on monthly utility bills and the environment. Your annual savings can reach $320.

Realizing that after air heating and cooling, home water heating is the largest in residential energy consumption, and while our homes have gotten generally more energy efficient, most Americans still have conventional water heaters that are barely more efficient than ones sold 20 years ago and the percentage of energy used to heat water has been growing, GE designed this hybrid water heater to take care of environment and your bank account.

The GE hybrid water heater features an easy-to-use electronic control system that offers both simplicity and flexibility, giving you all control you need. Set the thermostat and forget it or easily change the desired water temperature or operating mode to maximize energy efficiency.

Posted October 7, 2009 12:27 PM

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