Washing machines release massive amounts of microplastics into the environment, mostly from worn clothing fibers. Researchers ...

Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down.

In exploring the balance between innovation and simplicity, readers weighed in on washing machine design. Survey results show a clear preference for straightforward designs that prioritize reliability ...

The design came from consumer demand to separate coats and lingerie, traditionally washed by hand, leading some to call it a product for the lazy Chinese household appliance giant Haier has introduced ...