In this day and age, technology dominates so much of our daily lives that people compare feeling naked to forgetting their smartphone at home or the office. Technology has taken over our homes, our cars, and our offices. The latest delivery of environmentally friendly versions of centuries-old and other newer household appliances. If you are a tech freak and environmentally conscious, here are the five eco-friendly appliances that need to be a part of your kitchen.
Refrigerators
Dacor EPA award-winning luxury column refrigerators led the way with the use of the environmentally safer R600a refrigerant. This refrigerant is not only 40 % more efficient but also reduces the greenhouse gas impact considerably.
This product is proof that households can purchase high-performance appliances with edging designs that are environmentally sustainable.
Urban cultivator
The Urban Kitchen Cultivator can grow up to eight varieties of herbs and microgreens in one go. This product allows you to grow fresh, organic, and non-GMO herbs all year round while reducing your carbon footprint.
Steam Ovens
Steam Ovens, like the compact Baumatic portable steam oven, are ahead in the race for energy-efficient appliances. Only 46cm high, with a cooking cavity of 31 liters, it has six programs: steam, hot air + steam, hot air, professional, regeneration, and low temperature, featuring 50 preset recipes.
For those looking to explore the full range of steam oven models and accessories, Chef Stop carries a curated selection suited to both home and professional kitchens. Choosing the right model often comes down to cavity size, program variety, and how well the oven fits into an existing kitchen setup.
Aquaboy Pro II
The global award-winning Aquaboy Pro II appliance is a technologically advanced machine that provides “purified great tasting water™” made from the air. Easy to use, eco-friendly, and healthy, it produces up to 2 to 5 gallons of water per day from the air without harmful ingredients.
Steam Dishwashers
Another product that is raising the bar on eco-friendly appliances is the Gorenje compact integrated dishwasher. This AAA-rated dishwasher features five wash programs: normal, super, eco, intensive, and quick; a start delay of around nine hours, and an automatic water-softener dispenser.
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has developed a Carbon Footprint Calculator. There, you can estimate your footprint in three main areas: transportation, home energy, and waste. A spokesman for ASAP Appliance & Plumbing Services stated that homeowners are currently in the market to purchase newer and greener products. This, allegedly, keeps technicians on their toes, getting regular training to cope with technological developments to offer the best refrigerator repair and other appliance services.
Final Thoughts
Aside from the contribution to our planet, purchasing eco-friendly appliances has an impact on your overall electricity consumption in your home. Since our society steers towards “greener” ways of living, most brands out there are striving to upgrade the industry standards to earn a prominent spot on the “energy-efficient” podium. Therefore, for 2020, you can expect a vast amount of developments to come in this segment.
In case you are thinking about replacing your old appliances with new, greener ones, don’t forget to check the local Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Partner Program. The proper disposal of our old devices is yet another milestone we need to reach to reduce our carbon footprint.
