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10th September 2019
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International News
Products VitrA announces UK premiere of Claudio Bellini collaboration at designjunction 2019
Rangemaster introduces new granite sinks
Airuno launches powerful new wall hood
Uponor endorses IDS Malmo Rigid luxury vinyl tile for use with its underfloor heating system
Commercial stainless steel wc now in a white finish
New Tampera Hot from Blanco 3-in-1 hot tap delivers 100°C filtered water; in an instant
Featuring an insulated spout, it offers all the benefits in terms of time, energy and space of a hot tap, with no need for optional extras, delivering deliciously pure cold, warm and instant boiling water from a single mixer tap which oozes engineering quality. Lunar-inspired laminate celebrates 50th anniversary of moon landing
Mix & play by combining three different designs from Schmidt, for something truly special
Copper finish added to VitrA's Eternity by Sebastian Conran
Hoover reveals latest WiFi and large capacity laundry launches
WiFi-connected washing machines can be controlled and monitored through the Hoover Wizard App, which provides access to additional washing programmes, maintenance advice and the user manual. |
I had my computer fixed this week and in talking to the technician as he worked, discovered that the once easy upgrades to RAM or the replacement of hard drives are unlikely to be possible in future because the parts which used to be easy to remove and replace are now soldered in. I had loved this brand because I had felt that in producing computers which could seemingly go on forever, the company was bucking the trend of producing cheap, throwaway products that end up polluting our environment - and instead marketing something far more sustainable. We went on to discuss the damage our heavy consumption of new goods is doing to our planet and both felt that these days, if we have the technology to lengthen a product's life, then we should be using it. After all, it's the only responsible thing to do, isn't it? I don't normally mention individual companies in my Leaders but I have to make an exception this week, having been inspired by the presentation by Arcelik's CEO Hakan Bulgurlu, at this week's IFA exhibition in Berlin. The company has produced a washing machine with a built-in microplastics filter, which will prevent some 90% of the microplastics that normally leech out in the wash, from entering our water systems. And not only could it be available next year, but the company is offering to share the technology with other manufacturers, for the good of the planet. "Today sustainability is a way of life; it is a business model," he said. "As responsible leaders in businesses, we have to change our act. Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems of our world today. What is very clear is that we have to rethink our relationship and how we use plastics. We must stop polluting the oceans now." Speaking of the technology, he said: "This is one of the most important innovations to come out of Arcelik. We are prepared to share this technology with anyone who is interested in using it. I invite and challenge our competition today to use this innovation in any way they wish. We need to act. Change begins today, right here." The washing machine was just one of the exciting environmentally-friendly appliances unveiled by the company. Whether the technology used in these, too, will be shared with the competition is another matter, but this gesture by Arcelik may well have opened the doors to a better way of manufacturing that will be of benefit to us all. Yours,
This Week's News
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GoodWeave launches £12K designer rugs charity raffle
BC Designs showcases flagship bath collection at London Design Fair
The company will showcase three of its flagship baths - Copper Boat Bath, Kurv and the Casini - the latter in Satin Rose following the launch of its Colourkast solid surface baths. AKW launches innovative new wet room former
It combines all the benefits of AKW's existing Tuff Form former with a new octagonal fitting plate, allowing for up to 15 different waste positions and ensuring easy installation every time. Rangemaster introduces new Nexus Steam dual fuel range cooker
Blueair air purifiers awarded Quiet Mark
Ray Isted legends film from Acres Consultancy
City living with Caple's sophisticated Sassari bedroom
New user-friendly website for JP
Wilsonart appoints new senior project manager
BMA raises almost £4,000 for Children's Burns Trust
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