This prototype combines 2 of my passions — recycling and salads…throw in a side of clean laundry, and we’ve hit the trifecta.

Conceptually, a it’s a fresh spin on cleaning small loads of laundry and delicates. Let’s get this baby to market — the Laundry POD: lightweight, portable, made from recycled materials, easy to store and effective.  As an apartment dweller who traverses the building and travels 5 floors to launder my clothes, the idea of washing little ditties in a salad spinner-inspired device that I can tuck under my sink sounds cool.  You could even take the gray water and give your plants a drink.  In theory, it’s a great way to save energy and water, and quickly clean that little pile of ditties.  Designed by RKS, it placed 4th at this year’s Greener Gadgets Design Competitition.