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EcoSan Waterless toilet system

Dry sanitation
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The EcoSan waterless toilet is a sanitation system that converts human waste into dehydrated compostable material. The waste can then be used as compost or disposed of at a traditional waste management facility. The EcoSan requires neither water nor sewer access to function. It eliminates the cost and infrastructural barriers associated with the installation of sewer and water systems while removing the negative health and environmental effects of open defecation. It is particularly relevant to improving sanitation in rural communities

Benefits:

Does not need any water electricity or plumbing. Prevents contamination of underground water resources.

Co-benefits:

Converts human waste into dehydrated compostable material. Removes the negative health and environmental effects of open defecation

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Patent registration information:

99/4945