With This New Underground Fridge, You Don't Need Electricity To Keep Foods Fresh

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

Designer Floris Schoonderbeek, founder ofÂ Weltevree,Â has created an underground fridge that's a throwback to root cellars of simpler times in the history of humanity. Remember (like from what you've been taught, not actually going in one) how before there was electricity, digging a hole in the ground was the best way to preserve perishables and other items?Â

That concept is once again being used for the latest Weltevree product called:Â Groundfridge.

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Here's somebody taking a sneak peak inside the 7.2 foot in diameter, with an impressive 3000-liter capacity fridge.

So, if you're having trouble imagining how this thing works, it's literally what it claims to beâ€“a ground-fridge. A hole is dug in the ground and this is placed inside, like so:

The insulation created by placing the fridge halfway down the hole, then using the displaced dirt on top keeps the food at roughly 10Â°C (50Â°F) all year round. There's no electricity needed, although some choose to have the interior illuminated, which would require an electrical hookup of some sort.

While it's not as cold as a traditional fridge, it's perfect for fruits and vegetables...

And cheeses or wines...

It's like an outdoor sanctuary for the ultimate wine connoisseur.

Currently, the GroundFridge isn't for sale, but has an estimated price tag starting at $16,000. For now it's best used for community gardens and by local farmers that can afford that investment.

But, at least you got to take your own little tour of the innovative GroundFridge design before sustainable food storage fanatics (with 'deep pockets') get their hands on it.

Until the day comes you can afford a GroundFridge of your own, just pretend this is you happily coming back to Earth with your hands full of delicious and preserved fresh goodies...

Watch here as Schoonderbeek explains the idea behind the GroundFridge and the incredible implementation of his creation:

Weltevree's website explains:Â

"The Ground Fridge is an innovative twist on the traditional cold cellar, and caters to the needs of people with its own kitchen garden and a modern, self-sufficient existence," meaning it, "â€¦plays it in to the demands of new global citizens who in an autonomous, independent way to go with their food."Â

We're sold.