&gt; Energy efficiency is a big scam<p>It works both ways.  Some vacuum cleaners had higher power rating labels to make buyers think the machines were more powerful.<p><a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bbc.co.uk&#x2F;news&#x2F;business-29021886" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.bbc.co.uk&#x2F;news&#x2F;business-29021886</a><p>Disposable washing machines are definitely bad for the environment though.