Clean out your fridge for a clean planet

On November 15th, the world celebrates National Clean Your Refrigerator Day. Why, you may ask, do we have a day for such a chore? Because fridge cleaning actually contributes to the prevention of food waste.

Keeping your refrigerator spotless is not only pleasant to the eye but also pleasing to the environment. The right refrigerator features and the right consumer changes in food use and storage can greatly reduce waste and our environmental footprint.

Keep cool and clean your fridge

Both you and your fridge can do a lot for the environment. Let’s start with you.

• Store foods in categories, such as fresh, dairy, meat, and leftovers. This will make all stored items easier to see and use them in a timely manner.
• Check the dates. Many foods come with one of two marks – ‘best before’ or ‘use by’. Do you know the difference? ‘Best before’ tells you how long foods will last before they lose quality, meaning they will last beyond their date if stored properly. Foods with a ‘use by’ date should be consumed before or on the date, and not after.
• Sometimes, regardless of your best efforts, food goes bad. But that doesn’t mean it has to end up in a trash can. Composting food that’s not salvageable is a great way for your garden veggies or balcony flowers to thrive.

Keep cool and have a Gorenje fridge

Now let’s see what Gorenje refrigerators can do to celebrate National Clean Your Fridge Day. They are designed to not only make your life easier but also contribute to environmental sustainability and come with the coolest features to maximize energy efficiency and food preservation.

• A++ Energy efficiency – a fridge that watches your expenses

An A++ energy class is the highest efficiency to attain, an Oscar among refrigerators, if you will. And so, the award goes to – Gorenje refrigerators that save up to 40% of power compared to the A energy class. Thanks to their excellent insulation, improved door sealing, and all system components working together, they use less power. And with less power comes less money spent and a lesser environmental impact.

• AdaptTech – a fridge that understands you

AdaptTech is a smart system designed to maintain a constant temperature in your refrigerator, regardless of how often you open the door. This technology continuously monitors your usage patterns and manages the temperature to prevent fluctuations, ensuring your food stays fresh while reducing energy consumption. It’s like having a fridge that understands your habits and adjusts itself accordingly, helping to extend the life of your groceries and reduce waste.

• Convert ZeroZone – a fridge that adapts to your needs

Some Gorenje refrigerators come with a drawer that can transform from a ZeroZone, ideal for storing meat and seafood, to CrispZone, which is perfect for keeping fruits and veggies as fresh as possible.

• CrispZone with SmartHumidity – a fridge that minimizes grocery shopping

SmartHumidity drawer extends the freshness of food by keeping the temperature low and humidity under automatic control, thanks to a special membrane that releases excess moisture. Longer-lasting fruits and veggies will reduce food waste and frequent grocery trips.

• Holiday mode – a fridge that deserves a holiday

When your fridge won’t be used for an extended period, some Gorenje models adjust the temperature to minimize electrical consumption. It’s like your fridge telling you: “Don’t worry, I got this, you go relax.”

We are not alone when it comes to making the world a better place – each person (and each refrigerator) counts. So, how will you celebrate National Clean Your Fridge Day? We suggest you do so by making small changes in your habits and a big change in choosing one of Gorenje’s coolest appliances!