| Developer: | Ecoloo AB |
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| Global access: | Sweden, with opportunities to export (so far exported to 25 countries). |
| More information: | https://ecoloogroup.com/index.htm |
Ecoloo is a stand alone decentralized waterless toilet solution.
Frontend: The Ecoloo toilet presents a pedestal with a toilet seat, toilet lid, dry flush, wind ventilation fan and drop bed where the waste goes. The drop bed is made of a 2-tier box: 1) an upper box where the excreta and enzyme bacteria go to. In this chamber is also placed an organic filter, which separates the liquids from the solids; 2) a lower box where urine and/ or water drop to undergo treatment.
Treatment & reuse/disposal: The system employs a nitrification process for urine treatment, transforming the urine into odorless, pathogen-free natural fertilizer good for agriculture. The faeces, on the other hand, are completely broken down by the enzyme bacteria in the upper box. The toilet does not require regular emptying of the waste except for periodic removal of the treated urine (liquid) fertilizer for application.
Structure: The toilet system is stand alone, above ground and portable, and can therefore be retrofitted in any existing infrastructure (superstructure). Materials used are fiberglass reinforced plastic (RFP) giving the toilet a total weight of 90kgs.
Ideal context: The retrofit-ability of Ecoloo toilet makes it very versatile and suitable for a wide range of contexts regardless of climate/physical conditions or purpose. The system can be used temporarily or permanently depending on need. It is suitable in among other contexts: water scarce areas (little water use recommended for hygiene); high groundwater table areas; rural and urb