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At both of our refrigerator manufacturing plants in India, we switched to a
hydrocarbon insulating blowing agent and a refrigerant that are both non-ozone
depleting and have low global-warming potential. We also began installing solar
collection systems at both plants, which are expected to offset 1,250 kilowatts
when complete. Also, all three of our facilities in India — Faridabad, Pune and
Pondicherry — have installed compost units for food waste and expect to
compost 27 tons, which will be used to fertilize landscaping at the plants.
In December, our three plants in Brazil reached their goal of zero waste to
landfill, meaning all waste generated in their manufacturing processes is
recycled, incinerated or used for energy cogeneration. Our Latin America
Region (LAR) facilities have implemented rainwater and greywater capturing
systems to reduce their overall water consumption.
Fourteen of our U.S.-based facilities are certified for Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED). Our Cleveland, Tennessee plant received
an award from the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association for
outstanding performance in the pre-treatment of industrial wastewater.
The Cleveland plant’s sustainable design also earned gold LEED certification.
In North America, we introduced a new configuration of the Whirlpool
HybridCare heat pump dryer designed to fit seamlessly into more
compact spaces while still handling family-sized loads. The new dryer
processes, dries and recycles the air in the drum, eliminating the need
for a traditional output air vent. Using less energy with the Eco Dry
setting, the dryer recycles energy and helps conserve precious resources.
2015 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION HAS A
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY.