Posts Tagged ‘eco friendly washing machine’

GiraDora: Manually powered clothes washer could save time and water

People in the developing world spend a lot of time just to get a few gallons of water, which means that a job as simple as washing clothes takes about six hours worth of effort. The conditions in the developing parts of the world are the reason we see inventors coming up with eco friendly and electricity-free laundry solutions such as the Up-Stream and now the GiraDora.

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Foot-powered washing machine made from recycled materials costs just $4

Living in the developing world has its own perks that includes access to clean water, electricity and appliances that make our lives a lot easier. However, the conditions are just the opposite in many parts of the developing world where people have to work hard for even the most basic of facilities. According to research people living in the rural parts of Africa have to walk for many hours just to get clean water. Moreover, many such villages aren’t even connected to the electric grid, which means basic home appliances are still a futuristic dream for the natives.

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