Welcome to the Green Appliance Guide, where we help you compare top-rated “green” machines and invest in ones that are most energy efficient, ecologically and socially responsible. All items selected have drawn our attention for a commitment to sustainability, innovation or energy efficiency.

According to the National Energy Use Database, 13 per cent of annual residential energy is consumed by household appliances. Choosing efficient washers, dryers, ovens, dishwashers and fridges will reduce resource consumption and put energy savings back into your wallet.

By applying a relatively straightforward method to rate each appliance, we look at efficiency in energy and water consumption, and do our best to consider production, transportation and disposal factors.

Four levels of colour-coded evaluation indicate sustainability; green meaning it ranks high while red indicates a low ranking. Evaluations are based on data provided by producers and we strive to ensure accuracy by referring to third-party certifiers such as EnerGuide.

Help us grow the Green Appliance Guide! Send your suggestions for products that demonstrate sustainable and socially responsible initiatives to ideas@greengroceryguide.ca.