For the 2009 Greener Gadgets Design Contest, one entry seems like it could make an impact in my home right away.

Since my wife and I are constantly in a cycle of cleaning reusable diapers of all kinds, we can often hit a low-point of availability as our regular laundry suffers to keep up. This great Laundry POD concept might make a nice intermediary solution for our dirty dipes awaiting a solid rinse. Here are the deets from the contest site:

The Laundry POD is perfect for the times you need to do a small load quickly but don’t want to waste the energy or a trip to the Laundromat. It’s terrific for delicates and hand-washables. The spinning  action washes gently, rinses, and then extracts water to improve drying times.

The Benefits
- Eco-conscious
- No wasting of water and energy by using big machines for small loads
- Gray water can be re-used for watering plants, flushing, etc.
- Made from recycled materials
- Ideal for small “in-between” loads and delicates
- Can be used anywhere
- Saves trips to Laundromat and dry cleaner
- Big enough for a small load, but small enough for easy storage

Sounds great to me — let’s get it made! Check out some other great entries in the contest by clicking here.