With the world caught up in the storm of water scarcity, a duo of Mexican designers has come out with this brilliant Laundry Centre for the Whirlpool 2008 Contest and won the Vlab award for their water saving design. Inspired by the recycling logo, this three-piece design is called ‘Re-Cycle’. Each of these identical units carries out a different function independently and can be mounted on a wall.

Re-Cycle has a washing machine, which spins clock-wise to propel used water by gravity thus expelling the need for a pump to bring water to the water tank. The used water is filtered and purified here. The washing machine then starts its next cleaning cycle using the water that has been cleansed after the first cycle on pressing a button on the touch screen. The third unit is a dryer which uses steam to dry out the clothes.

Re-Cycle isn’t space-occupying and heavy. It uses less energy, less water and is more efficient and quiet compared to the usual washing machines. The designers need appreciation for this clever eco-friendly design they have discovered that would soon be launched into the market by Whirlpool.

Source: ProductDesignForums