Electrolux has developed a refrigerator using bioplastics made from corn and sugarcane. The carbon footprint of the prototype is over 80 percent lower than an appliance made from conventional plastic. NatureWorks provided the material used for the fridge. The development is part of Electrolux's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, according to Henrik Sundstrom, vice president of sustainability. The Electrolux innovation follows a move to sustainable, plant-based plastic by Lego earlier this year.
Electrolux has developed a refrigerator using bioplastics made from corn and sugarcane. The carbon footprint of the prototype is more than 80% lower than an appliance made from conventional plastic. NatureWorks provided the material used for the fridge. The development is part of Electrolux's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, according to Henrik Sundstrom, vice president of sustainability. The Electrolux innovation follows a move to sustainable, plant-based plastic by Lego earlier this year.