Manual lint remover
The electric lint remover is a household device whose primary function is to improve the appearance and durability of garments.
Through a thorough Life Cycle Assessment, carried out with Simapro software, it emerged that the drive unit consisting of the battery, PCB, and electric motor has the greatest climate impact.
Concept:
To reduce the environmental impact caused by the drive unit, we decided to remove it and exchange it for a mechanical system.
Inspired by handheld manual fans for children and their gear release system, we decided to apply that same system to a lint remover, as it has a lower impact on the environment. It also means the product is cheaper to produce and easier to repair.
Through a verification analysis with SimaPro, we verified a 72% lower environmental impact in the manually operated version.
