A green microwave oven very much the same as any microwave oven. Of course the basic difference is the exterior color of the appliance. It has been made with green metal or green plastic. Functionally there is no other difference. You can use the green microwave oven to heat, defrost, melt and cook your food.
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Eco Friendly Benefits to using Microwave oven:
- Cooking time is less a regular oven or stove (in most cases) therefore saving energy & money.
- Overall a Microwave is recyclable
- It does not emmitt toxit heat waves. Even though there are urban myths that warn of radiation danger, these are unfounded and no longer an issue.
Cons of using Green Microwave Ovens
- Some plastic containers contain bad chemicals which can be released into your food if used inside a microwave oven. Before using any plastic containers make sure they are microwave friendly.
- Food nutritional values can be decreased if you cook them too long.
- Unplug your microwave after using it, this will reduce the energy consumption. The clock is handy but do you really need it on all the time?