At Ifa in Berlin, the leading trade fair for consumer electronics held from 2 to 6 September, sustainability was also discussed. Major tech companies presented new projects and perspectives aimed at energy efficiency, durability and reparability of consumer electronics products.
Through the continuous evolution of SmartThings eco-systems, energy savings can be achieved through interconnected appliances with integrated energy functions.
Samsung gave an important signal to highlight its commitment to reverse the trend of planned obsolescence by offering users a 20-year warranty for the digital inverter motor of washing machines and dryers and compressors of refrigerators.
LG announced its entry into the Home Connectivity Alliance, which represents a coalition of 14 technology brands aiming to create cloud-to-cloud interoperability between brands by leveraging the collective knowledge and expertise of industry leaders.
Promoting compatibility between devices and services of different brands works towards resource efficiency and the reduction of e-waste.
Also in relation to what will be the new proposed regulations on ecodesign, the design of new household appliances will necessarily increasingly have to look at the principles of durability and reparability, with particular attention to reuse and upcycled aspects, without forgetting the recovery and recycling phase where the presence of Critical Raw Materials will become a market priority.
What we saw at Ifa Berlin
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End of Life
Europe - Germany