The world
The world around us is clearly changing, quite dramatically, and on a large scale. There is hardly any snow left on Kilimanjaro, the huge mountain glaciers of Himalaya are melting, as are the polar ice caps.
Rising ocean temperatures lead to devastating storms, as well as flooding and longer periods of drought. Seasons are changing and the planet's balance is dangerously tilting, disrupting the subtle ecological equilibria between the species.
Human activity, too often oriented towards strictly material goals, took very little time to endanger something that has existed, developed, and regenerated for millions of years.
Since the end of the 18th century, carbon dioxide concentration has risen by approximately 36 percent. This substance has a very long atmospheric life, with estimates ranging from 50 to 200 years.
In the last century, the average global temperature has increased by 0.8 °C; according to various forecasts, it is expected to rise by another 1.4 to 5.8 °C.
Various studies project the rise in sea level due to increasing temperatures and melting glaciers from 9 to 88 centimeters by the end of this century.
Increasing number of companies is going green, implementing sustainable development, optimizing operations, and reducing negative impacts of production on the environment.  Household appliances
Only in Europe there are still 188 million household appliances older than 10 years. Replaced these appliances by new ones would result in power savings equivalent to the output of twelve 500 megawatt coal plants.
New household appliances use less energy, water and washing detergents. Use of new, energy-efficient appliances, particularly when compared to those that are ten years old or more, soon leave a positive mark in the family budget.
Household appliances are in use every day, with some of them being switched on 24/7, their energy efficiency is of key importance.
A study by the European Association of Domestic Appliance Manufacturers has shown that only the use of environment-friendly refrigerators could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 22 million tons annually.
A new refrigerator of the highest energy class consumes only a quarter of electric power compared to the average refrigerator from 1990.
A new washing machine of the highest energy class consumes 50 % less energy and 73 % less water compared to the average washing machine from 1990.
Household appliance sales trends in Europe bring good news: increasing number of European consumers chooses energy-efficient appliances. | 