Evaluation Of Washing Machines' Consumption By Life Cycle Assessment

Şener Fidan F., Kızılkaya Aydoğan E.

Ankara International Congress On Scientific Research-VII, Ankara, Turkey, 2 - 04 December 2022, pp.1302-1308

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Ankara
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.1302-1308
  • Abdullah Gül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Today, washing machines are available in a vast array of brands and types and are a need in every household. Due to the advancements in sustainable development, customers have grown environmentally sensitive and tend to make purchase decisions based on products with lesser environmental implications. In addition, regulatory laws address the impact of washing machines on the environment. After the supply of raw materials, the phase of use in the life cycle of textile goods is the most significant source of environmental effects, according to studies. 5% of the typical household's power consumption is utilized for laundry. Therefore, it is essential to assess the environmental effect of washing machine usage. This study assessed the environmental implications of 9 kg capacity washing machines supplied in Turkey using a life cycle assessment methodology with using the Simapro Software and the CML approach. Among the investigated washing machines, the GRUNDIG GPWM 9 (M13) has the lowest GWP, AP, and EP, while the ALTUS AL 9103 MD (M11) has the second lowest impact on all environmental impacts.