LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its new ‘Universal UP Kit’ by the end of the year, enabling differently-abled persons to use LG home appliances more easily without having to replace the whole appliance.
The Universal PU Kit’ is a collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design.
It is made from recycled materials crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges, exemplifying LG’s vision of a more inclusive and sustainable future.
LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company president Lyu Jae-Cheol said through the Universal UP Kit LG will ensure that all appliance owners, regardless of age or physical limitations, can enjoy a convenient user experience.
“The Universal UP Kit is designed to enhance the usability and accessibility of our home appliances and has been developed to resolve pain points shared with us by real consumers,” he said.
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The kit, which will soon be shown at IFA this year, will include creative, carefully designed solutions that are compatible with a variety of LG household appliances, including the refrigerator, CordZero stick vacuum, Styler, dishwasher, water purifier, washing machine and dryer.
Additionally, customers may easily incorporate Universal UP Kit items into their current LG home appliances, avoiding replacing the entire appliance and improving user experience without switching to the newest models.
The kit is a continuation of LG's determined efforts to promote ESG activities that are more accessible and environmentally friendly.
A testament to LG's dedication to more sustainable manufacturing through component reduction and increased use of recyclable materials, the company unveiled its minimalist appliance portfolio last year.
LG recruited the assistance of its Accessibility Advisory Council, an independent group of people with conditions like cerebral palsy, hearing or vision impairments, and other disabilities, to help build the Universal UP Kit.
This collaborative effort led to the creation of ‘aid kits’ featuring solutions engineered from recycled plastics utilized to help conserve resources and minimize waste – a cornerstone of LG’s overarching ESG management strategy.
