Uses
In the near future this device could be used in hospitals, schools, jails, and any other business where many dishes are needed and style is not an issue. It would save enough energy that the device would be a great investment for any school or hospital. Cafeteria workers would simply make the dishes at any time during the day then recycle them instead of using so much energy to wash them.
The device may not have a future in homes because people like to have permanent dishes. Many people collect dishes and enjoy the artistic designs and styles of the many different kinds of dishes. If the device could be shrunken and some more kinks worked out, the average consumer may want one for the convenience of everyday use. They would not replace their nice dishes, but use those on certain occasions and use the recyclable dishes when they just want a quick meal or snack, much like the way paper products are used today. The Dishmaker could effectively take the place of paper dish products.
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