Build the world’s first fridge with inner liners made from 70% recycled plastic  

We know from research that consumers are becoming increasingly conscious about the materials used to manufacture their products and are looking to buy appliances made from recycled materials. As an industry leader in sustainability, we can help drive the change.

In 2022, we launched the Electrolux 500-900 Series and AEG 5000-9000 Series of built-in refrigerators which feature inner liners made from 70% recycled plastic. We are the first in the world to incorporate this much recycled plastic into a refrigerator so it’s an important industry breakthrough. The plastic is sourced from a specialty supplier that collects and refines plastic from discarded refrigerators in Europe.

Research also tells us that consumers are worried about food waste with 60% of people throwing away food at least once a week. The main reason is food passing the before due date, but food waste also occurs due to fresh food going off too quickly. Here’s how our new line helps: