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# Water-Free Washing Machines
The Future Of Clean Comes to Us From Stephen Burkinshaw

By Itai Buenahora | Published 2014-02-27 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Washing-Machine-Of-The-Future
References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/waterless-washing-machine) & [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/a-washing-machine-that-washes-without-water/)

Have you ever wondered how you could conserve energy and water while doing your laundry? The future of clothing-washing is here! An innovation by Stephen Burkinshaw of the [University of Leeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoomiily), this [waterless washing machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-wise) is said to be able to wash an entire single load of laundry with just *one* cup of water and detergent!

The 'Xeros' washing machine brings forth the important idea of [resource conservation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-and-coolblue) that is prominent today, and something each homeowner should truly consider. This particular machine utilizes plastic beads as opposed to the gallons of water used to do laundry each time, and if you’re questioning if they’re environment-friendly, they’re reusable too! If you’re looking to make a positive impact on our environment, this would be a great step.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Waterless Washing Machines:** The use of plastic beads instead of gallons of water in washing machines will lead to waterless washing machines in the future.
- **Resource Conservation in Laundry:** Innovative ways to conserve water in washing machines will be the focus of companies in the laundry industry.
- **Sustainable Laundry Solutions:** Sustainable laundry solutions will become increasingly popular as consumers look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Home Appliance Industry:** The water-free washing machine presents a major disruptive innovation opportunity for the home appliance industry to cater to consumers looking for resource-efficient options.
- **Laundry Industry:** The laundry industry will be challenged to shift to more sustainable laundry solutions and technologies as consumers become eco-conscious.
- **Sustainable Technology Industry:** Alternative sustainable technologies like plastic beads in washing machines will be embraced by the sustainable technology industry to innovate for further resource conservation.

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