FOCUS | Sustainability
The integrated fridge from Whirlpool (ARG 18083 A++.1) boasts an ‘A++’ energy rating and innovative 6TH SENSE®
FreshControl technology
company say to be 60% more effi cient than standard jet systems. They also have a 65rpm rotation speed, feature double simultaneous movement and allow for a 20% increase in water pressure, producing an improved wash performance.
Other features found in the new range include, A+++ energy ratings, dry assist functionality, adjustable upper baskets, a Flexiduo third cutlery basket and 27-minute rapid cycle. Finally, Swiss brand V-Zug continues to advocate sustainability in society and in the environment through the products it produces.
fi ltered or sparkling water, as well as negating the need for kettles that waste energy.
Quooker has Cube, an accessory that can be attached to any Quooker tap within the range. It offers sparkling water at the touch of a button and is the newest sustainable development in addition to hot cold and 100°C boiling of the standard Quooker to further enhance the brand’s sustainable credentials.
Franke meanwhile has introduced a number of fi lter tap models, including several with FilterFlow technology, such as the new Tasso, as well as the pioneering Vital Capsule fi lter tap, which features a unique above-the- work surface design and patented fi ltration technology, said to guarantee fresh, clean-tasting water every time. Grohe’s Blue is one of the company’s most sustainably-driven product ranges to date, offering fi ltered and chilled still and sparkling water straight from the kitchen tap, helping to provide eco-conscious homeowners with a plastic-free alternative to staying hydrated. Latest additions to the Grohe Blue Home collection even feature smart technology, allowing users to quickly and simply reorder refi lls and keep track of their daily water intake through an app. “Now, with the launch of the range’s newest addition, Pure, fi ltered water has never been easier and more accessible to install in homes across the world,” Wilson adds.
The NeoChiller from Insinkerator can be connected to a wide range of the brand’s specialist kitchen taps, allowing users to dispense instant
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Its commitment begins at production, with the company’s manufacturing plant powered by renewable hydroelectricity. It continues into the logistics centre, which is entirely powered by solar energy and other energy-saving measures making it environmentally self-suffi cient. In fact, the company has pledged that its production plant in Zug will be 100% CO2 neutral by the end of 2020. In addition, V-Zug’s dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, and the world-exclusive Refresh Butler, are fi tted with a heat pump system to reduce energy consumption, so that the commitment to sustainable living can be passed onto V-Zug’s customers. Its EcoManagement solution comprises a range of functions that allow the user to check the water and electricity consumption of the appliances so that the most energy- effi cient programme can be selected. Washing machines and dryers have an Eco button to reduce consumption.
The fully-integrated Indesit slimline Push&Go dishwasher boasts an A++ energy rating
fi ltered, chilled water between 3°C to 10°C. Boasting a two-litre capacity, the NeoChiller dispenses up to seven litres of chilled water an hour.
Appliances
In the world of major appliances, innovation that promotes sustainability is nothing new and technology is constantly being developed in an effort to make products increasingly eco-effi cient, whether with water saving in dishwashers and washing machines or the more effi cient use of electricity across all appliances. Interesting new innovations on this front include an ‘interface disc’ from Whirlpool – a handy accessory that enables any saucepan to be used on an induction hob, so the end-user does not need to invest in a new set of pans that are compatible with induction technology.
Smeg meanwhile recently upgraded a number of its models to include new dishwasher jets – called Planetarium Technology – which the Italian
· May 2020
Sustainable and sumptuous showering Across the bathroom sector, the main
stoneCIRCLE Carrara vanity for Mandrake Hotel in Soho with matching tiles, using one of the most sustainable building materials
focus has been on reducing water consumption as much as possible, and many are confi dent that it doesn’t impact too much on the user experience.
Brands have had varied levels of success in this regard and when it comes to showering, the issue remains a point of contention. Some retailers still don’t believe a luxury shower can be eco-friendly and many consumers still need convincing that it is possible. Suffi ce to say that water-saving technology continues to improve with continual investment from many committed bathroom brands. Recent launches include Vado’s Atmosphere Air Injected Showers, which infuse air and water together using air-injection technology, cutting water consumption by up to 50%,
Vado’s
Atmosphere Air-Injection shower
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