Green Wash is an Eco Machine for Health and Hygiene
Amelia Roblin — December 11, 2011 — Eco
References: behance.net
While it may appear to be an odd combination at first, Green Wash by Saravanan Nagasundaram proposes a compelling idea that brings two very different devices together for an ingenious scheme of household energy efficiency. Stationary bicycle, meet the washing machine.
The appliance that people rely on weekly to clean their dirty laundry consumes an incredible amount of electricity. On the other hand, modern man has become increasingly committed to his exercise equipment which encourages him to burn off hundreds of calories in one go that are more or less wasted.
Green Wash is a hybrid spinning bike and a front loader engineered to harness kinetic energy from its user to power a spin cycle. The designer suggests that when placed in a commercial environment, the Green Wash can offer employees credits for cleaning their clothes when they use this innovative appliance.
The appliance that people rely on weekly to clean their dirty laundry consumes an incredible amount of electricity. On the other hand, modern man has become increasingly committed to his exercise equipment which encourages him to burn off hundreds of calories in one go that are more or less wasted.
Green Wash is a hybrid spinning bike and a front loader engineered to harness kinetic energy from its user to power a spin cycle. The designer suggests that when placed in a commercial environment, the Green Wash can offer employees credits for cleaning their clothes when they use this innovative appliance.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-fitness - The combination of exercise equipment and energy-efficient appliances presents an opportunity for the development of innovative products and services that support environmental sustainability.
2. Kinetic Energy Harvesting - The integration of kinetic energy harvesting technology into household appliances can pave the way for more eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions that reduce energy consumption.
3. Incentivized Eco-behavior - Offering incentives to consumers who adopt eco-friendly behaviors through the use of innovative appliances creates opportunities for businesses to drive customer loyalty and differentiate themselves from competitors.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance - The combination of stationary bikes and washing machines presents an opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to develop innovative and energy-efficient products that meet consumers' health and hygiene needs while reducing their environmental impact.
2. Fitness Equipment - Integrating kinetic energy harvesting technology into fitness equipment presents an opportunity for fitness equipment manufacturers to create eco-friendly products that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and provide cost savings over time.
3. Employer Wellness Programs - Employers can incentivize employees to adopt eco-friendly behaviors through the use of innovative appliances like Green Wash, creating opportunities for wellness programs that help to promote health, fitness, and environmental sustainability.
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