I am not sure how on-board I am with this environment friendly Japanese water-free urinals. I am all for going green, but something about not flushing after peeing just doesnt sit well with me.
Introduced by The Nankai Electric Railway Co. the urinals eliminate the need to flush after use by using a low friction material that prohibits condensation build up. The water-free urinals have been deployed at 18 men's toilets in stations along the railway lines.
These urinals can save 22,000 tons of water and about 6 million yen in utility bills. "Water is a limited resource. We want to gradually increase the number of stations that have these urinals," a Nankai spokesman said.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Water-free Urinals
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and improved water-free urinal technologies that save water and reduce utility bills.
- Environmentally-friendly Restrooms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable restroom solutions that promote water conservation and environmental preservation.
- Innovative Toilet Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative materials for toilets and urinals that reduce or eliminate the need for water usage.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sanitation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the sanitation industry by developing eco-friendly and water-saving products.
- Facilities Management
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide cutting-edge restroom solutions to facilities management companies that prioritize sustainability and cost reduction.
- Water Conservation
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Contribute to the water conservation industry by offering innovative technologies that significantly reduce water usage in everyday activities.
