Protecting the planet at home: Products to help preserve the environment
In honor of World Environment Day, here are some products to help us protect the Earth - even in our own homes.
By WALLA! HOME, DESIGN(photo credit: PR)
On June 5, World Environment Day will be celebrated around the globe, and as every year, the conversation about the climate crisis becomes more prominent and important. However, even in 2024, many still believe that taking simple actions to protect the environment is complicated and cumbersome. The truth is, change begins gradually and with small details, within our homes. So how can we help protect the planet? Here are some household products that will help you preserve the environment.
Beko's SaveWater Technology
(credit: PR)The home appliance brand Beko specializes in advanced SaveWater technology, which is found in their dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers - in fact, in all the products we use daily. This technology was developed to address household water waste while still providing perfect cleaning, helping households use water more efficiently.
For example, in the dishwasher, this technology saves the final rinse water in the cycle to use it at the beginning of the next wash. A standard dishwasher uses an average of 9.5 liters, but with the new technology, it uses only 6.9 liters, saving 2.6 liters of water with each wash. This is quite significant.
In the washing machine and dryer, the technology maximizes water usage. By placing the dryer on or next to the washing machine, the dryer collects the water accumulated from drying and uses it in the next wash. Genius, right?
BioCycle RefrigeratorIn addition to water-saving technology, Beko has managed to produce a refrigerator made of durable biological plastic components, such as egg trays made from surplus eggshells and bioplastic. Each refrigerator contains two egg trays made from the shells of five eggs, and the door seal strip contains 25% biological materials, like soybean oil. Additionally, the fan cover is entirely made from sustainable sources, such as corn starch or sugarcane.
Xiaomi Air Purifier
(credit: Xiaomi )The issue of air quality and the environment has become a central topic in our lives in recent years, mainly due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and the growing awareness of the dangers of pollution. Therefore, more and more companies are developing advanced air purification systems and technologies every year. Hamilton, the importer of Xiaomi to Israel, has done just that with the Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Compact - a compact, advanced, and stylish device for purifying the air in living rooms and offices. The device captures 99.97% of particles as small as 0.3 microns and efficiently removes common air pollutants such as pollen, smoke, dust, ash, and unpleasant odors. It is certified by TUV RHEINLAND for allergy treatment and maintaining the respiratory health of children and infants. The air purifier is efficient and easy to use, with a powerful DC motor and ultra-quiet operation. It is equipped with a screen and touch buttons that display a colorful air quality indicator, WIFI indicator, screen brightness and button settings (3 levels), and mode button for 3 operating modes: manual, favorite, and sleep. It can be operated and controlled remotely via the Mi Home app and supports voice activation with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
The purifier costs NIS 649 and is available on the website or at Xiaomi store branches.
(credit: MICHA LUBATON)Israel's largest paint and construction finishing materials company, Tambour, presents Supercryl ECO - a first-of-its-kind paint that contains no VOCs (volatile organic compounds). The product offers a unique solution both for professionals who frequently use the paint and for household members. Supercryl ECO can be tinted with any of the various colors from Tambour's color palettes. Tambour emphasizes that the new series' packaging contains over 30% recycled plastic, and the paint production takes place at the company's factory in Acre, which operates based on green building principles, maximizing environmental impact reduction and carrying the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.
