Thanks! I believe that Soil Haiti has also implemented the arborloo latrine, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arborloo . The arborloo latrine is beautiful, considering that all that's really needed that's not available in nature is the slab of the opening to the pit. The poorest can put this together once they get a little training, some shovels and basic implements.

Dear all, dear Benny,

I also like the approach that SOIL has taken in Haiti - it looks very impressive in that video!  I wonder how it is doing now with all the problems in that country?  What I'm also wondering is what is done with the urine in that approach - it doesn't say in the video.

For an example of an ecosan approach in Africa, you can have a look at the following links:
www.flickr.com/photos/gtzecosan/sets/72157630727680876/
www.flickr.com/photos/gtzecosan/sets/72157631160051774/                        
www.flickr.com/photos/gtzecosan/sets/72157648589254468

Wish you good luck,
H-A

Dear SusanA Member- Dr Benny :
We appreciate your information on Container Based Toilrt blocks

This can give us many varied wide range of models that can be used in many conditions:
-  Toilet blocks when not available and with OD being done
- In disaster areas where power, water and. secured arrangements are not possible 

Thanks a lot for information 
Yours sincerely 
Ajit Seshadri 

1). Container-Based Sanitation (CBS)- Example: Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods in Haiti     > Uses containers to collect and treat human waste    - Produces compost for agriculture and reduces water pollution    - Video: vimeo.com/344985302    - Link: wwwsoil.orgHaiti has the lowest rates of access to improved water and sanitation infrastructure in the western hemisphereTherefore container-based sanitation CBS is a system where toilets collect human waste in sealable, removable containers that are transported to treatment facilities when full. In SOIL’s service, EkoLakay, families pay a small monthly fee and SOIL provides toilets, waste collection, and safe treatment of wastes; transforming it into compost2). Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS)- Example: BORDA (Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association) in India/    >Treats wastewater locally, producing clean water and nutrients for agriculture    > Reduces water pollution and supports sustainable agriculture    - _Link_; (www.scribd.com/document/335581953/DEWATS...-Trainin,,TVg-Manual)    _Video_: ()3) Ecological Sanitation (EcoSan)- Example: EcoSan toilet in Sweden    - Mimics natural processes to treat human waste    - Produces compost and reduces water pollution    _Link_: (washmatters.wateraid.org/blog/ecosan-toi...vulnerable-locations)    - _Video_: ()4). Regenerative Urban Sanitation (RUS) -  >Example: Rotterdam, Netherlands    - Integrates sanitation, water management, and urban planning    - Uses green infrastructure to reduce water pollution and improve public health    - _Link_: (www.researchgate.net/figure/Scheme-of-th...-2005_fig1_303503026)    - _Video_: ()

Hi Xavier,Thank you for your interest in the innovative toilet technology that utilizes urine as a flushing solution. I'm glad you found the concept intriguing.This eco friendly approach is the way to go! Here are some of the benefits I can highlight for example it; -Conserves water in water-scarce regions-Reduces odors and hygiene concerns-Offers a sustainable alternative to traditional flushing systemsWould you like to schedule a call to discuss further? My email is:bennyfilumba7@gmail.comBest regards,Benny

Halo Mr Sam,Thank you for your enthusiastic support of the Regenerative Sanitation approach.I'm really  happy to hear about the innovative flush toilet technology that has been successfully implemented in your country.The concept of using urine as a flushing solution is fascinating, particularly in water-scarce regions. I'd love to learn more about its design, functionality, and environmental impact.Collaboration sounds great. I'd appreciate the detailed information you offered. Let's schedule a call to discuss potential synergies between our projects.Kindly share some contact details or email me This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. look forward to exploring this further.Best regards,Benny

Interested to hear more on the urine flush toilet

Hello

Using urine to flush toilets ? I'm interested to learn more

Thanks for advance

Xavier

Hi Benny,

I cannot agree more with your Regenerative sanitation approach and I feel that I can add an innovative sanitation device applied in my country for more than 20 years with wide acclaims from the customers. It is called the flush toilet with urine as the flushing solution instead water.  This toilet has solved the problems of odor complaints and hygiene concerns. Thus it is widely installed in mountainous and desert areas where the groundwater is scant. If you are interested in this device, please contact me, and I’ll give you more detailed info.

Best regards,
Sam Shan

Hello Benny,

The term ReGenSan sure has a ring to it. I am just wondering which organisation/ organisations have pioneered this approach? which countries and organisations have specifically adopted this approach? 

I can tell you for sure that the approach in itself doesn't necessarily have anything new that sector practitioners have not already done/ aren't already doing. But it is still worth noting that this is a good composition of some notable sector initiatives. Similarly other approaches such as Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CIWS) have demonstrated great sector progress.

Regards,
Chaiwe

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