AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Home
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
Washing machine, kinetic energy, product design
COUNTRY
Canada
DESIGNED BY
Yi Jiang
WEBSITE
https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/2015/project/the-drumi/
THE DRUMI
Off-grid foot powered washing machine
At YiREGO, we aim to create sustainable solutions through unconventional designs. Standing at only 15" wide, 22" tall and weighing under 15 pounds, our first product Drumi allows anyone to have their own private sustainable laundry machine. Personal items are added into the drum, and 5 liters of water is added. The lid of the drum is closed, which also serves as a detergent tray. The detergent is added, and the clear top lid is closed. Then, the foot pedal is pressed consistently for about 2 minutes and the soapy water is removed by pressing a button located in the back. Then a rinse cycle is done, with another 5 liters for 2 minutes. A spin cycle is then done for a minute, and the clothes are hung to dry. Because of its small size and light weight, the Drumi can be easily stored and maneuvered. On average, a regular sized washing machine will create approximately 10 pounds of carbon per week.