LG Introduces New Process to Reduce Plastic and Carbon Emissions in Air Conditioners

LG Introduces New Process to Reduce Plastic and Carbon Emissions in Air Conditioners

South Korea: LG Electronics has introduced a new material and manufacturing process for its commercial 4-way system air conditioners aimed at reducing plastic consumption and lowering carbon emissions. Certification body ÜV Rheinland confirmed that the updated production method has reduced emissions per unit to 14.85 kilograms of CO₂ equivalents. The reduction is largely attributed to the adoption of a foaming injection moulding process, which injects nitrogen gas into the mould to create bubbles within the material, cutting plastic use by around 900 grams per unit. In addition, LG has replaced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) with Polypropylene (PP), which has a lower carbon footprint.

These changes are expected to reduce annual plastic use by approximately 270 tonnes and lower CO₂ equivalent emissions by more than 4,400 tonnes. LG began applying the foaming injection moulding process to its 4-way system models in June and intends to expand it gradually to other residential and commercial air conditioner ranges.

Source: LG Newsroom