Eco Factor: Open source DIY clothes washer powered by solar energy.
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A team of 2nd-year art students from the École Supérieure d’Art d’Aix-en-Provence in France have developed a DIY washing machine that has been made using materials available in the Sahara, which includes bicycle tires, bamboo and a solar panel that is directly connected to a recycled electric motor.
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The project has been developed to help more than 2 billion people in the world who don’t have access to some of the basic amenities including clean water and electricity. The machine has been entirely made from easily available materials and since it is powered by renewable energy, the machine can be used in any part of the world.
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Via: Open Materials
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