Additional Information about the Miele Glassware Washer ACT Labels
Manufacturing Impact Reduction
This category evaluates the steps that have been taken to reduce energy, water, and waste at their manufacturing facility. The score of 3 in this category reflects Miele’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and waste.
Renewable Energy Use
The manufacturing facility at which the Miele Glassware Washer P8583 is made uses renewable energy.
Responsible Chemical Management
The score of 1 in this category reflects proof of an Environmental Health and Safety program and verified ISO 140001 and 9001 systems in place. Miele collects information from the supply chain about chemicals/substances within the raw materials in alignment with Regulation (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 and Directive 2011/65/EU. The Glassware Washer PG8583 is RoHS compliant.
Note, this assessment was of the washer only; it did not take into account any accessories (e.g. detergent).
Shipping Impact
The Glassware Washer PG8583 is manufactured in Bielefeld, Germany.
Product Content
The Glassware Washer PG8583 contains more than 50% recycled content.
Packaging Content
The cardboard packaging of the Glassware Washer PG8583 contains 100% recycled content.
Energy Consumption
The energy consumption of the Glassware Washer PG8583 depends on the cycle type. The standard cycle consumes 1.5 kWh over the 35 minute cycle; the mini cycle consumes 0.9 kWh over the 22 minute cycle. The Glassware Washer PG8583 has a standby mode that consumes 0.02 kWh over 24 hours.
Water Consumption
The water consumption of the Glassware Washer PG8583 depends on the cycle type. The standard cycle consumes 11.1 gallons/cycle; the mini cycle consumes 8.0 gallons/cycle.
Lifetime Rating
The Glassware Washer PG8583 is rated to last 15,000 operating hours. This translates into 15 years if the washer is used 5 hours/day, 5 days/week.
Packaging End-of-Life
The cardboard and wooden pallet packaging materials are readily recyclable in most of the United States. The plastic banding and EPS styrofoam materials are recyclable, but only in a few recycling infrastructures in the United States. Recycling these materials would require a special agreement with a waste management organization.
Product End-of-Life
Although the Glassware Washer PG8583 product is primarily made of stainless steel and other metals that are readily recyclable in the United States, this product is not recyclable without disassembly. One would need to have a special agreement with a waste management organization who recycles specialty equipment products in order to ensure these materials are be recycled.
This category evaluates the steps that have been taken to reduce energy, water, and waste at their manufacturing facility. The score of 3 in this category reflects Miele’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and waste.
Renewable Energy Use
The manufacturing facility at which the Miele Glassware Washer P8583 is made uses renewable energy.
Responsible Chemical Management
The score of 1 in this category reflects proof of an Environmental Health and Safety program and verified ISO 140001 and 9001 systems in place. Miele collects information from the supply chain about chemicals/substances within the raw materials in alignment with Regulation (EG) Nr. 1907/2006 and Directive 2011/65/EU. The Glassware Washer PG8583 is RoHS compliant.
Note, this assessment was of the washer only; it did not take into account any accessories (e.g. detergent).
Shipping Impact
The Glassware Washer PG8583 is manufactured in Bielefeld, Germany.
Product Content
The Glassware Washer PG8583 contains more than 50% recycled content.
Packaging Content
The cardboard packaging of the Glassware Washer PG8583 contains 100% recycled content.
Energy Consumption
The energy consumption of the Glassware Washer PG8583 depends on the cycle type. The standard cycle consumes 1.5 kWh over the 35 minute cycle; the mini cycle consumes 0.9 kWh over the 22 minute cycle. The Glassware Washer PG8583 has a standby mode that consumes 0.02 kWh over 24 hours.
Water Consumption
The water consumption of the Glassware Washer PG8583 depends on the cycle type. The standard cycle consumes 11.1 gallons/cycle; the mini cycle consumes 8.0 gallons/cycle.
Lifetime Rating
The Glassware Washer PG8583 is rated to last 15,000 operating hours. This translates into 15 years if the washer is used 5 hours/day, 5 days/week.
Packaging End-of-Life
The cardboard and wooden pallet packaging materials are readily recyclable in most of the United States. The plastic banding and EPS styrofoam materials are recyclable, but only in a few recycling infrastructures in the United States. Recycling these materials would require a special agreement with a waste management organization.
Product End-of-Life
Although the Glassware Washer PG8583 product is primarily made of stainless steel and other metals that are readily recyclable in the United States, this product is not recyclable without disassembly. One would need to have a special agreement with a waste management organization who recycles specialty equipment products in order to ensure these materials are be recycled.