|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
Jan. 21, 2003
LG Electronics Wins EU Environmental Award for LG Refrigerator
LG Electronics Wins EU Environmental Award for LG Refrigerator
|
|
|
- Breaking EU’s environmental regulation barrier by winning the Environmental Award
- Used next generation coolant and blowing agent … Ozone depletion potential is "0"
- To expand presence in Europe highlighting environmentally-friendly built-in type refrigerator
The LG Electronics built-in type refrigerator (Model: GR-171/130 liter size) won the Environmental Award given by the European Commission by obtaining Eco-Label securing a favorable standing in gaining more ground in the attractive European refrigerator market.
The Eco-Label is the green label given to environmentally-friendly products in the European that aims for energy conservation, ozone protection, and prevention of global warming.
For a product to be awarded with this label, it has to meet the following mandatory requirements: ▲ lower than 42% in the Energy Index as determined by the EU; ▲ no, or zero (0) ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential); and ▲ lower than 15 GWP (Global Warming Potential). Other recommendations include: ▲ extended product lifecycle (guaranteeing 12 years of parts change and service); ▲ recycling and recovery of used products; and ▲ display of plastic material information. LGE’s GR-171 refrigerator satisfies all of these conditions.
LGE developed an environmentally-friendly compressor based on a next generation coolant (R600a) and succeeded in reducing both ODP and GWP to zero.
The blowing agent widely used in the industry to insulate refrigerators, R141b, has a GWP of 440 - far higher than the EU standard of 15. However, LGE cut the GWP of its refrigerator to 0.01 by using cycle-pentane, a next generation blowing agent.
ntil now, only two models, including LGE’s GR-171, have obtained the European Eco-Label on the entire European continent. LGE’s winning the label is drawing much attention from the industry as being the first non-European company to break the environmental regulation barrier in a market where local makers enjoy a clear competitive edge.
As the built-in style refrigerator is the norm de jour in the European kitchen market, system kitchens are the dominating force. A total of 800,000 units (40% of total 2 million) in the U.K. and 2.1 million units (54% of total 4 million units) in Germany are built-in refrigerators that are 150 liters or smaller in size. As such, LGE plans to leverage the Eco-Label for its built-in refrigerator to bolster its presence in the European market.
LGE’s winning the Environmental Award for its built-in refrigerator is also drawing attention in Korea with many Korean home appliance makers facing additional challenges brought on by the EU's strengthened environmental regulations including interest in making the Eco-Label mandatory. LGE plans to win the Eco-Label for more products including its entire refrigerator line.
According to the “Report on Environmental Trade Barrier in the EU” published by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on January 14, 70% of Korean products exported to the EU including cars and electronics are subject to environmental regulations in Europe.
|
|
| Attached File : |
|
|
| Content list |
Prev
LG Electronics Boasts Record Year
Next
LG Air Conditioner ranks World No. 1 for 3 Consecu..
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
