Shop Ethical! Appliances

You can now make more informed choices when shopping for household items such as washing machines, fridges, coffee machines and microwaves with our guide to appliances.

The hidden story behind our appliances can reveal unethical labour practices, the use of conflict materials and unsustainable design features such as ‘planned obsolescence’ and energy inefficiency. Not to mention that the appliances market is largely dominated by just a handful of foreign-owned multinationals!

Our guide to appliances rates companies according to these and other criteria so you can see at-a-glance how the major players fare according to the issues that are most important to you. The guide includes all the big brands such as Breville, DeLonghi, Electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, LG, Miele, Panasonic and Whirlpool.

Our ratings are based on key assessment sources including Baptist World Aid’s Behind the Barcode report, Australian Packaging Covenant, CDP, Conflict Minerals Report and SAM ESG Ranking.

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Major Appliances Air Conditioners Dishwashers Fridges & Freezer Ovens & Cooktop Washing Machines & Dryers

Small Appliances Coffee Machines Heating & Cooling Microwaves Small Kitchen Appliances Vaccuum Cleaners

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NEWS

• June 17, 2016 – Midea acquires Toshiba home appliances
• April 11, 2016 – Electrolux factory rolls out last fridge as production moves overseas
• April 11, 2016 – Last Australian fridge maker Electrolux closes today
• April 2, 2016 – Foxconn acquires Sharp
• January 15, 2016 – China’s Haier buys GE’s appliance unit for $5.4 billion
• November 5, 2012 – China’s Haier buys Fisher Paykel

 

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