Informal innovation: The re-emergence of ‘informal’ washing machines
A topic close to this blog’s heart – informal innovation, recently made headlines. The Prime Minister of the UK awarded Navjot Sawhney with the Points of Light Award for his hand-cranked washing machines. This award recognises volunteers, charity leaders and community champions. Navjot Sawhney designed washing machines that are cranked by hand and do not use any electricity. Just like hand-churned ice-creams, clothes are hand-churned in a tub, and come out clean. As per interviews given by Sawhney, the driving …
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