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Corbeil Green is another inspiring symbol of our commitment to protecting the environment. In our ongoing mission to inform you of more eco-responsible choices and help you discover more eco-friendly appliances, Corbeil Green Days will be presenting you with various green topics from time to time. So get ready for all kinds of helpful tips and tricks that will benefit both the planet and your wallet!
Corbeil Green is another inspiring symbol of our commitment to protecting the environment. In our ongoing mission to inform you of more eco-responsible choices and help you discover more eco-friendly appliances, Corbeil Green Days will be presenting you with various green topics from time to time. So get ready for all kinds of helpful tips and tricks that will benefit both the planet and your wallet!
A greener laundry room!
Washing and drying clothes represents 40% of the total energy of all your appliances. By making smarter choices, you can easily reduce your environmental footprint without sacrificing the cleanliness of your clothes. Adopting simple little habits and choosing greener appliances can noticably reduce this percentage!
FAVOUR FRONT-LOADING MACHINES
They use less water
Consume 40% less energy
And require less detergent
AN ENERGY STAR WASHER
= 25% less electricity and 45% less water
AN ENERGY STAR DRYER
= avoid overdrying thanks to humidity sensors
CHOOSE A WASHER ADAPTED TO YOUR NEEDS
Choose a washing machine with a capacity suited to your needs. A big family with a small washer multiplies the loads unnecessarily.
WASH SMART
Select the Auto cycle or Smart function. The precise water level is detected automatically, resulting in both water and energy savings.
FAVOUR FRONT-LOADING MACHINES
They use less water
Consume 40% less energy
And require less detergent
AN ENERGY STAR WASHER
= 25% less electricity and 45% less water
AN ENERGY STAR DRYER
= avoid overdrying thanks to humidity sensors
CHOOSE A WASHER ADAPTED TO YOUR NEEDS
Choose a washing machine with a capacity suited to your needs. A big family with a small washer multiplies the loads unnecessarily.
WASH SMART
Select the Auto cycle or Smart function. The precise water level is detected automatically, resulting in both water and energy savings.
WASHING
WASH BIG LOADS
Small loads use twice as much energy as large ones.
AVOID WASHING TWICE
Soak heavily soiled clothing rather than washing a second time.
THE EXACT AMOUNT OF DETERGENT
Use the correct amount of detergent (2 to 4 tbsp).
Too much detergent = more rinsing = more energy consumption = more $$$
DON'T WASTE WATER
Select the water level according to the amount of laundry you’re washing. Or, choose the small-load cycle so as not to waste water.
CHOOSE COLD WATER
Washing with cold water can deliver 80% to 90% in energy savings versus hot water, as hot water requires energy to heat it.
MAKE IT A SHORT WASH
Choose short, delicate or hand wash cycles. They consume less energy and are more gentle on fabrics.
DRYING
SEPARATE HEAVY FABRICS FROM LIGHT
As some types of fabric dry faster than others (60 vs 40 min). Combining them unnecessarily prolongs drying time.
DON'T FILL IT TO FULL
Don’t fill the dryer to full capacity. Air flow will be reduced and your clothes will take longer to dry.
CLEAN THE FILTER
Clean the lint filter after each cycle and rinse it under running water once in a while. This simple habit will reduce the length of drying time.
PLAN YOUR LAUNDRY DAYS
Try to dry your loads one after the other to conserve heat. Remember: your clothes dryer is the most energy-hungry appliance in your home!
SAY "NO" TO WATER-SOAKED CLOTHES
Avoid putting water-soaked items directly in the dryer. Instead, return them to the washing machine for a spin cycle or two. You’ll save both time and energy.
60 MINUTES TOP
Choose a 60 minutes drying time at medium temperature. Drying cycles that are overly long consume more electricity.
Pour sa première édition, Les jours verts Corbeil abordent le gaspillage alimentaire.
Véritable fléau, près du tiers de la nourriture produite dans le monde est perdue et 63 % de celle jetée au pays aurait pu être consommée. En optant pour des appareils plus écoresponsables, vous pouvez contribuer à réduire ce gaspillage et votre empreinte. Les nouvelles technologies vous offrent plusieurs options.
Elles reproduisent la lumière du soleil dans les
bacs à fruits et légumes et permettent de
conserver leurs précieuses vitamines.
Les frigos intelligents proposent de multiples options qui facilitent la gestion des repas et réduit le gaspillage.
Grâce à la gestion des dates de péremption et à la visualisation du contenu à distance, le Family Hub de Samsung en est un bon exemple.
Le réfrigérateur avec technologie InstaView de LG est une alternative tout aussi intéressante. Il est équipé d’un écran tactile qui devient transparent, ce qui vous permet de regarder le contenu de votre frigo sans avoir à ouvrir la porte.
Comme la technologie TwinChill de GE qui contrôle
l’humidité dans les bacs à fruits et légumes
ce qui optimise leur conservation.
En contrôlant l’humidité de vos bacs à fruits et légumes, l’option Flex Zone de Samsung les conserve plus frais, plus longtemps.
En préparant vos repas à l’avance ou en congelant certains aliments, vous réduisez le gaspillage et les pertes. Assurez-vous que la capacité de votre congélateur répond bien à vos besoins.
To discover more great ways to reduce the energy used in your laundry room, follow us on social media. You’ll learn how to increase your efficiency and tame new technologies. You’ll also gain a host of little tips and tricks. All of which can make a big difference!
To discover more great ways to reduce the energy used in your laundry room, follow us on social media. You’ll learn how to increase your efficiency and tame new technologies. You’ll also gain a host of little tips and tricks. All of which can make a big difference!