'Airwash' is the winning design of the Electrolux student competition to develop a new appliance to suit the needs of generation 2020. Instead of water and detergent, the revolutionary Eco friendly machine uses negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. Designed by Chua and Tan of Singapore University, there are no confirmed plans to produce the airwash concept but I thought Hippyshopper's may like a peek at what the future may hold nevertheless. Check out the most Eco-friendly current washing machines on the market (that use water sadly) at Gooshing, where you can compare products by their price and crucially, their ethical rating. You can also read about calculating the energy efficiency of washing machines via the National Energy Foundation website. Serious stuff eh! [Ella]
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