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10 Reasons Why Sub-Zero Refrigerators are Green

April 16, 2009 · 2 Comments

  • All models made in the USA
  • Consumers toss 50% of fruits,vegetables and meats due to improper storage. This loss equals $14 a week or $700 per year. Sub Zero’s preservation system helps prevent half the waste.
  • The refrigerent in SubZero refrigerators is non-ozone depleting.
  • SubZero recycles all scrap plastics and metals at the factory. No waste!
  • Almost all shipping materials are recyclable
  • SubZero has alloted land next to factory to Univ of Wisconsin students to cultivate an organic vegetable farm.
  • Sub-Zero manufacturing processes produce no wastewater and they recover all refrigerant.
  • 9 SubZero models are Energy Star rated. All others miss the rating by a narrow $1-$6 per year.
  • 75% of stainless steels and up to 50% of the plastics in SubZero products are made from recyclable materials
  • They drive electric vehicles in the SubZero factory!
  • Categories: Green Appliances · Refrigeration · SubZero