Industry
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WEEE penalises quality appliances
WEEE legislation was introduced with the goal of reducing electrical waste. A structural quirk in how compliance costs are calculated produces an outcome that works directly against this…
Do we really need to dump our old inefficient appliances?
Campaigns encouraging households to replace working appliances with more energy-efficient models are a regular feature of the domestic appliance market. The arguments deserve careful examination - both the…
How to reduce energy costs of running white goods appliances
Where White Goods Energy Use Comes From Fridges and freezers run continuously but are relatively efficient. The appliances with the biggest energy impact are those with heating elements…
Washing machine prices way too cheap?
The Price Problem with Washing Machines Consider the component list of a modern washing machine: a stainless steel drum with precision bearings and seals, a large mains-voltage motor,…
Smoke free public places law has unexpected benefits for washing machines
The Smoking Ban's Unexpected Laundry Effect When the Health Act 2006 came into force in July 2007, banning smoking in enclosed public places across England (Scotland, Wales, and…
Eco-labels suggestion
What Energy Labels Currently Measure EU energy efficiency labels (which remain in use in the UK in updated form) rate washing machines across several parameters: energy consumption per…