[Raptor235]

Every year people spend hundreds of dollars on laundry detergent to wash their clothes. Not only are people spending all the money, but they are flushing the harsh chemicals into their water supplies. What about a washing machine that used no soap at all? That’s right, a washing machine that would clean using only water. Several companies have made products that lessen the dependence on detergent, but now there’s a washing machine available in limited markets that cuts out the soap all together.

The Haier WasH20 washing machine takes the water molecules and breaks them into its OH- and H+ ions. The OH- ions operate like a cleaning agent. They draw and hold the stains before the H+ ions sterilize the clothes. The cost of this innovative front loading washer is currently less than $1000 dollars, not to mention all the money saved on detergent. The downside? The machine is currently only available in France. Hopefully it will take off there and be available in other countries soon.You can find the entire article here http://aboutmyplanet.com/science-tec...ashing-machine

[atula]

I really think this is great news. considering we will be saving so musch on the detergent. I dont think there will be any hassles all over the world accepting this new revolution and the risk factor will soon be sorted out...

[horselover]

Bring it on! Can't wait to see this available around the world. Would definately make a ton of difference in the world.

[peachy]

Totally awesome! Not just good for the environment, but good for my pocket too! What a concept.

[katharina]

Originally Posted by peachy

Totally awesome! Not just good for the environment, but good for my pocket too! What a concept.

This whole thing is rather fascinating! I'd surely give it a try if I could be convinced that the laundry would actually get as clean as with detergent. It sounds as if that may be the case.

[saturnsc]

It's innovations like these that are the keys to a greener world. So...

We need to ask ourselves why other manufacturers don't start producing these and why governments don't legislate their being standard. First of all there is the patent issue. Other companies will likely have to pay royalties, etc. if they are to build these and will therefore make less profit. Secondly, there is the issue of the increased cost of these machines. Time and time again consumers go for the cheapest alternative, despite the long-term costs. Finally, there is the fact that if governments make these things standard, they will end up losing all of the sales tax money that they get from washing machine soap. What incentive is there? It's the same thing with electric cars: If these things take over, the money that the government gets from oil and petrol taxes that goes to keep the roads in shape will fizzle out. What money will be used to pave the roads and maintain the infrastructure? Will governments raise other taxes so everyone fits the bill for roads and highways that only those rich enough to own electric vehicles get to use?

[3plus3]

I think this is a wonderful idea. It does make you wonder why the government isn't on the band wagon to have a greener world?

[tater03]

I think the above poster hit it on the head when it comes to why the government would not be on board. I mean if there is no money in it for them then they drag their feet. That being said I think that this is a great idea. I would also want to make sure that the clothes would get just as clean though.

[Mick]

Our system f*$k's The eco system......... the goverment is realy realy realy messed up....we need a co (spelled wrong)

[Mick]

co shouls be spelled *coup