Posts Tagged ‘eco-friendly’

LG to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 14 million tons in 2011

March 29th, 2011 by Dave@LGUK
 
We are all very aware of the impact our everyday lives can have on CO2 emissions and the subsequent effect this can have on the environment. With that in mind we are pleased that LG recently announced that they are on track to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by almost 14 million tons this year, up from last year’s record of 12.9 million tons. This goes a long way toward their goal of 200 million tons of cumulative reductions between 2009 and 2020 as part of the “Green 2020” plan. To reach the target set by the Green 2020 project, LG...
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The LE5900 gets a 5 star rating from What LCD & Plasma Screen for it’s eco-friendly credentials

June 29th, 2010 by Dave@LGUK
 
What LCD & Plasma Screen have conducted a group test, but a group test with a difference. Instead of the conventional criteria for a review, the televisions were judged on their eco-friendly credentials. And the good news is that it is worthy of a 5 star rating, meaning you can watch your LE5900 for hours without worrying about the environment (or your electricity bill). The review says “this 42in edge LED panel typically uses 85w in full flow, which only a year ago would have been inconceivable”. See the full article...
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Plant Powered Air Purifier

September 17th, 2009 by Dave@LGUK
 
French designer Mathieu Lenhanner together with Harward professor David Edwards have come up with a organic air purifier , powered by a houseplant. The clever invention goes by the name of ANDREA and will be on sale from October. So how does it work? The plant absorbes the air through its leaves and roots and the filtered air provides a more environmentally friendly option to the standard air purifier. It works best in a room as big as 40 m2 and it is very easy to maintain as the plant requires simply watering. For more information look at this...
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LG green technologies

February 17th, 2009 by Dave@LGUK
 
It's usually lost in the glitz of product launches but the environmental impact of manufacturing and running new products is something manufacturers are starting to become aware of. Here are a couple of photos from the LG booth showcasing their achievements in this area. Firstly BioPlastic, which takes significantly less resources to produce than conventional plastics and secondly a solar powered phone: ...
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