Beko RecycledTub® washing machines and dryers win inaugural RECOUP recycling award
4th October 2022
We are delighted to announce that Beko have won RECOUP plastics recycling charity’s ‘Recycled Plastic Product of the Year’ award in recognition of our innovative use of a by-product from recycled PET in our Beko range of RecycledTub® washing machines and washer dryers.
This innovative range of washing machines and washer dryers represent one of the many appliance solutions we are able to offer our partners across our Beko and Grundig brands, demonstrating our commitment to taking steps to reduce our impact on the environment to help ensure a sustainable future.
The awards, announced at the RECOUP conference on 29th September 2022 at KingsGate Conference Centre, Peterborough, celebrated the innovations and achievements within the plastics recycling industry, acknowledging companies who are pushing the boundaries in terms of opportunities for recycled content as well as new ways to improve recyclability and resource efficiency.
The awards generated significant interest from across the plastics resources and recycling value chain and Beko’s RecycledTub® technology stood out amongst other entries in the ‘Recycled Plastic Product of the Year’ category. Stuart Foster, CEO of RECOUP commented, “Not only did Beko’s entry prove to increase the recycled content by replacing some PP and fibreglass with recycled PET flakes and reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumptions with its patented production method, but the product is scalable to use not only across washing machines, but also tumble dryers and some dishwashers. The market scale was the most impressive aspect of this entry.”
Beko’s Managing Director, Teresa Arbuckle, commented, “Beko is thrilled to have won the RECOUP Plastic Recycling Awards for our recycled PET washing machine tubs. It’s vital that manufacturers find innovative ways to use the range of plastic coming from recycling plants, reducing our reliance on virgin raw materials and moving to a circular economy. The awards shine a spotlight on what can be achieved through creative thinking and prioritising investment in R&D and we are delighted to have been recognised for all our efforts in this area.”
RECycling of Used Plastics Limited (RECOUP) is a charity and leading authority providing expertise and guidance across the plastics recycling value chain. RECOUP is committed to securing sustainable, circular, and practical solutions for plastic resources both in the UK and world-wide. This is the first time in the charity’s 32-year history that the organisation has run its own awards within its 2022 Conference, which provides an opportunity for like-minded organisations to demonstrate and showcase their commitments to sustainability and plastics resource management.
Beko RecycledTub® washing machines and washer dryers help reduce the negative effects of plastic on the environment by using up to 60 PET bottles in the production of their tubs, a world first in home appliances. Using innovative technology, a by-product from recycled PET is transformed into high performance materials used in the tubs, being kinder to the planet without compromising on durability and performance.
Products in our RecycledTub® range also feature clever technology to make customers’ lives easier, such as AquaTech™, which delivers washes that are up to 50% faster and gentler.
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