Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Pedal powered washing machine
About the challenge
[edit | edit source]To find off-grid solutions to power general domestic machinery A good example of off grid ingenuity used to power a washing machine
Description
[edit | edit source]With a little ingenuity it is possible to hook up domestic machines to a bicycle. This example will not only do the laundry but also help you to keep fit and will no doubt be a novelty to get visitors talking about sustainability.
Areas of impact
[edit | edit source]- Ecology
- Renewable Energy & Transport
See also
[edit | edit source]- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hDpUtlnEDA
- http://www.dacres.org/media/articles/energy/Bicycle%20Washing%20Machine%20wo%20spin.pdf
| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages Network |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/pedal-powered-washing-machine/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Pedal powered washing machine". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |