# Simple Sanitation Systems Easy Latrine is a 2010 IDEA Awards Best in Show Winner By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-latrine References: [worldchanging](http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/011338.html) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/idea-2010/easy-latrine) One of three designs to win “Best In Show” at the 2010 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA Awards), the Easy Latrine uses simple methods and materials to solve a problem that plagues much of the world: the lack of [hygienic toilet facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge). The Easy Latrine is designed to be a [simple sanitation system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-changes-everything) that can be inexpensively made from locally sourced materials. International Development Enterprises' Easy Latrine project was backed by USAID and the [World Bank Water and Sanitation Program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulk-hotel-dispenser). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hygienic Toilet Facilities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing affordable and easy-to-assemble toilet facilities using locally sourced materials. - **Simple Sanitation Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and inexpensive sanitation systems to address the lack of hygienic facilities globally. - **Inclusive Sanitation Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating inclusive sanitation solutions that cater to the needs of communities with limited resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sanitation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing the sanitation industry by introducing cost-effective and easily replicable solutions. - **International Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identifying and implementing sustainable solutions to improve quality of life in developing regions. - **Water and Sanitation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology and design to address water and sanitation challenges faced by communities globally. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md) - [Festival-Focused Toilet-Sharing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-toilet.md) - [Compact Portable Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-toilets.md) - [Water-Free Telescoping Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1.md) - [Compact Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1-camping-toilet.md) - [Ultra-Compact Camper Toilet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pact-lite.md) - [Martian Toilet Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-toilet.md) - [Eco Toilet Cleaning Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loo-starter-kit.md) - [Public Hygiene Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-bathroom-global-challenge.md)