Electrolux has developed a refrigerator containing appliances made from corn and wheat . 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 refrigerator . The development is part of Electrolux 's strategy 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 manufacturers 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.