2ndsappliances

Sustainability

Good for your home.
Better for the planet.

Every factory second appliance we sell is one less appliance heading to landfill. That’s not marketing, it’s maths.

60K

tonnes of e-waste avoided by extending appliance life 10%

1.2M

tonnes of CO₂ saved through longer appliance lifespans

30%

of Australian household energy use comes from appliances

Our Commitment

The most sustainable appliance is the one already made.

Factory seconds and carton-damaged appliances are fully functional. They don’t need to be remanufactured or recycled; they just need a home. At 2NDS Appliances, our entire business model is built on this idea.

When a fridge leaves a factory with a small dent or a washer arrives with packaging damage, it still works perfectly. The conventional retail system wants to send it back. We want to put it in your home, at a price that reflects reality, not the cost of a perfectly unwrapped box.

“Extending the lifespan of appliances by just 10% can prevent 60,000 tonnes of e-waste from entering Australia’s waste streams.”

— Australian Government E-Product Stewardship Report, DCCEEW 2021

The Problem

The Growing E-Waste Crisis.

Electronic and household appliance waste is growing faster than almost any other waste stream, and most of it is completely preventable.

The fastest-growing waste stream

E-waste is one of the world’s fastest-growing waste categories. Globally, the volume of discarded appliances and electronics is increasing year on year, with only a small fraction being properly recycled.

Most e-waste ends up in landfil

Appliances are an energy drain

Australian households use a significant portion of their energy on appliances and home equipment. Older, inefficient models are quietly costing families hundreds of dollars a year more than necessary.

~30% of household energy use

Improper disposal harms ecosystems

When appliances are improperly discarded, hazardous materials including refrigerants, heavy metals, and plastics can leach into soil and waterways. Responsible disposal and reuse protects local environments.

Refrigerants, metals & plastics at risk
How We Help

Our model is the solution.

Every part of how we at 2NDS Appliance operates is aligned with reducing waste, extending product life, and lowering your running costs.

1

We save appliances from landfill, before they get there

Factory seconds, carton-damaged stock, and floor models are fully functional. We source them directly and give them a second life rather than letting them be written off and disposed of. Every unit we sell is one less item in Australia’s e-waste stream.
Waste Prevention
2

We stock energy-efficient brands and models

Our range includes models from energy-rated brands like Fisher & Paykel, Samsung, Westinghouse, LG, and Hisense. An energy-efficient appliance bought at a 2NDS Appliances price means lower bills and lower emissions, for the lifetime of the machine.
Energy Efficiency
3

We extend product lifespan, the single biggest lever

According to the Australian Government’s own e-product stewardship research, extending appliance lifespan is one of the highest-impact things we can do to reduce e-waste and carbon emissions. That’s our business in a sentence.
Circular Economy
4

We offer free old appliance removal

When we deliver your new appliance, we can remove your old one. This keeps old units out of general waste and ensures they’re handled responsibly, through proper recycling channels wherever possible, recovering valuable metals and materials.
Responsible Disposal
5

We make sustainable choices accessible to everyone

Sustainability shouldn’t be a luxury. By pricing factory seconds honestly, we make it financially viable for all Australians — not just those who can afford premium prices, to choose energy-efficient, long-lasting appliances.
Accessibility
Energy Ratings

Stars matter. Especially at 2NDS Appliances prices.

Australia’s Energy Rating Label helps you understand the real running cost of any appliance. At 2NDS Appliance, you’re often getting the same high-efficiency models, at a fraction of the full retail price.

How to read the label

Australia’s Energy Rating Label shows star ratings and annual energy consumption in kilowatt-hours. More stars = less energy used = lower bills and lower emissions over the appliance’s lifetime.

Star rating impact on running costs

Higher running costs

Mid-range efficiency

Lower running costs, lower emissions

Energy-efficient appliances significantly reduce long-term running costs and energy consumption. Check the label on every product in our store, it’s your guide to lifetime savings.

The 2NDS Appliances advantage

When you buy a factory second, you’re not sacrificing performance. These are the same models, same specs, same energy ratings — as full-price appliances. You’re simply buying one without perfect packaging.

That means you can often afford a higher-rated model than you’d otherwise choose, because the savings from buying seconds appliance stock can be reinvested in better efficiency.

Savings on purchase price often means you can step up to a higher energy-rated model, better for your bills, better for the planet.

Source: Energy Rating Australia — energyrating.gov.au

Ready to make the sustainable choice?

Browse our full range of factory seconds and carton-damaged appliances, good for your budget, good for the environment.