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Help address the problems our planet faces today by simply using products and solutions that make life more comfortable.
This is our vision of sustainability.
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Improve energy efficiency
automatically and intelligently.
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AI ECONAVI & Inverter Technology
With AI technology that intelligently reduces wasteful energy consumption based on usage patterns and power-efficient, inverter-controlled motors, energy is saved automatically.
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Air to Water Heat Pump
Highly efficient heat pump technology collects the heat in the atmosphere to produce thermal energy using less electricity. It’s an effective use of finite energy resources.
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Wash better using less water
with smart technologies.
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AI Smart Wash
AI technology analyses the garments and various conditions to optimise the amount of water used—without compromising wash performance. Simply using the washing machine will conserve water.
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Table Top Dishwasher
A small amount of water is recirculated in a clever manner, dramatically reducing water consumption while achieving cleaner results compared to hand washing.
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Keep your food fresh
for longer.
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Prime Freeze/Prime Fresh
Freshness can be preserved longer in refrigerators featuring unique technologies that suppress oxidisation and help keep food cells intact during freezing, contributing to the reduction of food loss.
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The ability to
choose only
what you need.
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Modular Personal Care System
A modular system with a single body and swappable attachment heads lets you choose only what you need. Only one body and a charger is necessary, minimising redundant components.
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Advanced greenhouse gas
initiatives are being
deployed globally.
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“RE100” Solution
Envisioning a decarbonised society, an in-house power generation system geared towards energy self-sufficiency has been demonstrated. It will now be deployed in various locations around the world.
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Natural Refrigerant
In place of conventional refrigerants found in water heaters, a natural refrigerant with only a minuscule greenhouse effect is now being used, further reducing environmental impact.
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Waste reduction through
recycling as part of the
manufacturing process.
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Panasonic Eco Technology Center
At our world-class recycling plants, valuable resources—extracted at high purity from televisions and other appliances that have completed their useful lives—are recycled and used in the manufacture of new products.
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Ethical Packaging
Our new packaging and cushioning materials are being transitioned away from plastics and polystyrene foam, which are creating waste problems, to paper and other materials that are far more recyclable.
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