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RETAILOBSERVER.COM SEPTEMBER 2014 20 energy efficiency during product use, 100 percent recyclable and sustainably-sourced packaging, and reductions of water, waste and energy during production processes. "The Green Good Housekeeping Seal was designed to guide consumers who want to buy products that are environmentally responsible and also work effectively," said Miriam Arond, director of the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. "We are pleased to recognize LG for an appliance that demonstrates impressive energy efficiency, among other sustainability attributes." This ENERGY STAR ® certified LG refrigerator is more than 20 percent more efficient than the Federal energy standard, and its thin foam insulation technology adds to overall efficiency. In addition, this appliance incorporates a host of innovative features, including SlimSpace Plus ® , which is a streamlined ice-making system inside the door that provides owners with usable door bins and an unobstructed top shelf, as well as LG's Smart Cooling Plus system which helps keep food fresher longer. For a product to earn the Green Good Housekeeping Seal distinction, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute conducts an extensive review and verification of data related to the environmental impact of the product's development and company's manufacturing processes. This is measured by a number of key factors including the reduction of water used in manufacturing, energy efficiency both in manufacturing and product use, material and product safety, and packaging reduction as well as the brand's overall corporate social responsibility. Before being considered for the Green Good Housekeeping Seal, a product must pass Good Housekeeping Research Institute evaluations for the primary Good Housekeeping Seal, which means it is effective and covered by the magazine's two-year limited warranty: If the product proves to be defective within two years of purchase, Good Housekeeping will replace the item or refund the consumer. "We're extremely proud that our refrigerator is the first major appliance to earn this coveted distinction, as the Green Good Housekeeping Seal is widely recognized and respected among the industry and consumers alike," said William Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics USA, which has made an industry- leading pledge to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2020. LG is committed to manufacturing and promoting energy-efficient products across all categories including home appliances. The company has earned the EPA's top ENERGY STAR honors – 2014 Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence and Climate Communication awards – in recognition of its unwavering commitment to helping consumers become increasingly more energy efficient. LG also leads the way in developing energy-saving technologies such as the linear compressor at the heart of its refrigerators. And LG's pioneering Door-in-Door ® refrigerator technology, a magnetically sealed outer door that offers consumers access to frequently used items without opening the entire refrigerator, reduces cold air loss by up to 47 percent.* "Environmental sustainability is a core business principle at LG, and we're fully committed to sustainable practices, energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We applaud Good Housekeeping for its leadership in helping environmentally- conscious consumers find the products that best fit their lifestyle," Cho said. For more information on LG's award-winning refrigerators, please visit: http://www.lg.com/us/kitchen/refrigerators.jsp. *Percent reduction in exchange rate of air between opening the door-in-door compared to one French door for 10 seconds. Results based on testing of comparable LG model with same door-in-door design. CLEAN LINES, GLASS TOUCH CONTROLS, AND PREMIUM PERFORMANCE DEFINE NEW DACOR ® WALL OVEN LINEUP Company debuts newest generation of Renaissance ® and Distinctive ® wall ovens Dacor ® is once again revolutionizing cooking artistry with its 10th generation wall ovens with exclusive, innovative features. The company is launching the new release of its popular Renaissance ® and Distinctive ® 30" and 27" wall ovens. I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ] continued on page 24

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