Open Privy is a conceptual waterless toilet designed for areas where water is scarce. The toilet was Austria's entry into the 2011 James Dyson Awards. Open Privy was designed to be simple, cozy and eco-friendly.
The simplicity of this design lies in its lack of pipes or levers. This toilet is more or less a souped-up portable toilet, with the exception that it's designed with a hinge that circulates fresh air throughout the toilet to prevent a buildup of unwanted smells. Open Privy gets its coziness factor from its light-filtering privacy screen and sleek and smooth fixtures.
Open Privy is designed to be used without water, although it can collect rainwater if placed outdoors. This design would greatly help those living off agriculture in rural areas, as it would give them a nice bathroom and a source of free fertilizer.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Waterless Toilets
- The development of waterless toilets can pave the way for eco-friendly solutions in areas where water is scarce.
- Human Waste Recycling
- Human waste recycling can become a viable source of plant food for rural agriculture communities.
- Portable Sanitation
- Portable sanitation can provide a cost-effective and simple solution for those without access to traditional restroom facilities.
Where This Applies
- Agriculture
- The agriculture industry can benefit from the use of waterless toilets, as they reduce water usage and provide a free source of plant food.
- Sanitation Services
- Sanitation service providers can explore the use of waterless toilets to offer eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions to rural communities.
- Environmental Services
- Environmental service providers can explore the use of human waste recycling as a sustainable and green solution for plant fertilization.
