Food, water and shelter are considered the top priorities for survivors of natural disasters, but the designers of the Carton Closestool will remind you that sanitation is optimally important. In a community that's been destroyed by a hurricane, a flood or an earthquake, it can be very difficult to maintain cleanliness amidst the mess.
A collaboration between Homwee Technology Co. and Sichuan Changhong Electric Co., Ltd resulted in this economical and effective solution for sewage. Medical and nutritive supplies can be sent to those in need, and those very shipping boxes can be used to assemble toilet seats. Instructions for their construction would be printed right onto the crates, suggesting how two can be interlocked for optimal strength. The complete Carton Closestool can hold 70kg and be fitted with a plastic bag.
Disaster Relief Latrines
The Carton Closestool is a Cheap and Clean Post-Catastrophe Toilet
Trend Themes
1. Post-disaster Sanitation - There is an opportunity to design and create affordable sanitation solutions for communities affected by natural disasters.
2. Green Disaster Relief - An innovative and eco-friendly approach to disaster relief could be using shipping boxes, reducing waste and meeting sanitation needs at the same time.
3. DIY Disaster Relief - Creating instructions for basic, easy-to-assemble sanitation solutions that can be made from commonly available materials shipped to disaster-hit areas could play a key role in saving lives and preventing disease.
Industry Implications
1. Sanitation Industry - Companies involved in manufacturing and distributing sanitation products should consider partnering with disaster relief organizations to address the need for affordable and effective sanitation solutions in post-disaster communities.
2. Shipping Industry - Shipping companies could explore the possibility of repurposing their cardboard boxes to create cost-effective disaster relief solutions that can address the sanitation needs of affected communities.
3. Technology Industry - Tech companies specializing in logistics and supply chain management could design platforms that can track the delivery of disaster relief materials and ensure that necessary resources, including sanitation solutions, reach affected communities in a timely and efficient manner.