Recycling gray water is neat, but what if you didn’t–literally–end up flushing it down the toilet? What if, instead, your washing machine could clean and recycle up to 95% of its own water on-the-fly?

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For many households, the washing machine is one appliance that's impossible to live without. Used multiple times a week, it's essential for keeping your clothes, towels and sheets clean and fresh.