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LG is developing a waterless washing machine
2013-04-17 20:43:07| Extremetech
In the world of semi-optional home appliances, nothing is more coveted than the washing machine and dryer. However convenient the combo may be, though, it's still not quite as efficient as it could be. Washing machines use a ton of water and soap, and require a dryer if you want your clothes ready in a convenient amount of time. What if your washing machine didn't need to use water, though? Not only could you save on water, but you could save on time. LG is developing such a machine, and about to make the washing machine an even more coveted home appliance.
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NETHERLANDS: IKEA GreenTech joins Nike to back waterless dyeing
2013-04-09 14:38:31| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The development and availability of an innovative waterless dyeing system is set to accelerate with the decision by Ikea GreenTech to join Nike as an investor in the company behind the new technology.
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In Dry Texas, Waterless Fracking Makes Headway
2013-04-01 06:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Texas Tribune: Call it hydraulic fracturing -- without the hydro. In most hydraulic fracturing operations, several million gallons of water, together with sand and chemicals, get pumped down a hole to blast apart rock that encases oil or gas. But with water increasingly scarce and expensive around Texas, a few companies have begun fracking with propane or other alternatives. We dont use any water, said Eric Tudor, a Houston-based official with GasFrac, a Canadian company that fracks with propane gel...