From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although ...

The Washing Machine Project was the idea of former Bath University student Navjot Sawhney Hand-operated washing machines developed by a team of engineers in Bristol are providing a “crucial” service ...

Deirdre McKay receives funding from the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust, and UKRI via the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Global Challenges Research Fund. Kelly Sheridan receives ...

At the initiative's core is the Divya Washing Machine, the world's first flat packable manual washing machine that allows users to wash their clothes without electricity or a connected water source.

Hand-operated washing machines developed by a team of engineers in Bristol are providing a “crucial” service in field hospitals in Gaza, according to a nurse working for a charity there. The Washing ...

Hand-operated washing machines used in Gaza are being redeveloped to make them easier and cheaper to make so they can help more people. The Washing Machine Project was set up in 2018 with its manually ...

Any seasoned traveler will tell you that the secret to avoiding overpacking, especially on longer trips, is to wash clothes while you're on the road. A lighter suitcase means more flexibility and ...