Having spent a fair amount of time in rural Honduras, I have seen the impact of poor sanitation and have gained a greater appreciation for functional plumbing. Much of the world is without proper sanitation and forced to use makeshift holes in the ground or latrines. This has an impact on the incidence of diarrheal infections, particularly in children.
The modern toilet requires massive infrastructure and water. Both are scarce commodities in resource poor settings.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is sponsoring a "Reinvent the Toilet" competition. See video below.
For an informative article on "Reinventing the Toilet" click here.
For a video on the on the solar powered toilet, click here.
It is time to get our S#@! together for a just public health cause.
The modern toilet requires massive infrastructure and water. Both are scarce commodities in resource poor settings.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is sponsoring a "Reinvent the Toilet" competition. See video below.
For an informative article on "Reinventing the Toilet" click here.
For a video on the on the solar powered toilet, click here.
It is time to get our S#@! together for a just public health cause.
