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refreshing news: washing machine with nylon beads uses 90% less water

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This is undoubtedly one of the most environment-friendly appliances that I have ever seen: using technology developed by professor Stephen Burkinshaw of Leeds University, the Xeros washing machine is so efficient it only needs a cup of water to clean an adult-sized shirt. That translates to 90% less water used compared to ordinary washing machines.…

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June 26th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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geek washing machine sends techie reminders

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If you’re the type to put clothes into the wash and then forget to take them out again, there may just be a solution. Too busy mucking about in the living room to remember your clothes? No problem; there’s an alarm that sounds, annoyingly, as a reminder. Can’t tear yourself away from the computer? No…

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January 2nd, 2009 comments (5) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

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