# Eco Laundering Solutions Wash-E Makes Cleaning Clothes Efficient and Environmentally Friendly By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washe References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/WASHE-Clothes-Hand-Washing/6114319) Pollution is already a problem for overused waterways in many developing countries, and the impact of [doing laundry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-no-space-campaign) in these rivers contributes even more contaminants. The Wash-E concept is a clothes-washing bucket designed by Hortense Desodt that negates the need for [chemical soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-wise) and increases awareness about water toxicity. An injected plastic tub makes up the high-capacity base of the simple system, and this is capped with a lid and a hand-washing board. Towards the bottom of the textured scrubbing surface you'll see a pair of perforated tubes. These are refillable receptacles for a [natural detergent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec3-laundry-additive) in the form of small ceramic balls. Dunk, rinse and scour your garments this way in the Wash-E and it will not harm the planet. When you're finished, simply reorient the bin and carry it home from the creek by its handle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water Pollution Reduction:** The Wash-E concept offers a solution to reduce water pollution caused by laundry in developing countries. - **Chemical-free Cleaning:** The use of natural detergent in the form of small ceramic balls eliminates the need for chemical soaps in laundry. - **Increased Environmental Awareness:** The Wash-E concept raises awareness about water toxicity and promotes environmentally friendly laundry practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Laundry and Cleaning Products:** The laundry and cleaning products industry can explore the development of natural and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional laundry solutions. - **Sustainability and Environmental Solutions:** The sustainability and environmental solutions industry can embrace innovative technologies and products, such as the Wash-E concept, to address pressing environmental concerns. - **Consumer Goods and Home Appliances:** The consumer goods and home appliances industry can incorporate eco-friendly features and designs in their laundry products to meet the increasing demand for sustainable solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free Standing Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeva.md) - [Two-in-One Laundry Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laundry-solution.md) - [Creative Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair.md) - [All-Natural Bamboo Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-washing-machine.md) - [Multipurpose Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonertool-portable-washing-machine.md) - [Flatpack Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-washing-machine.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [Foldable Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pqp-design.md) - [Portable Mini Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gsoak.md)