Tina Sieber

Your old refrigerator may contribute as much as 15% to your electricity bill. Refrigerators need electricity 24/7, with older models consuming up to 1,700 kilowatthours (kWh) per year. Replacing it with an energy efficient model may seem like a good way to save money and reduce your environmental impact, but is it really? And what exactly happens to a fridge when it’s picked up for disposal? Let’s find out.