ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT
Portable Sanitation Association International News
BIWEEKLY EDITION JANUARY 20, 2021
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"Toilet Stories" Humanize Loos
In partnership with WaterAid, photographer Elena
Heatherwick and journalist Sally Williams traveled to remote
villages in Rwanda and Madagascar to document the life
saving effect of toilets. The resulting online exhibit offers
unique images and personal stories that illuminate the very
real health and well being advantages for families who gain
access to toilet facilities in areas where no formal sanitation
system is in place.
Read the full story here.
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County Revises Wastewater Rules
Park County, Wyoming—which abuts Yellowstone National
Park—recently revised wastewater regulations to prohibit
chemical or portable toilets from being used for more than 30
consecutive days. Planning and Zoning Director Joy Hill notes
that use of portable toilets has been rising due to an increase
in short term rentals and new construction. While exceptions to
the rules will be granted, the point is to prevent people from
having their portable toilets become a "nuisance" and track the
construction of non-standard wastewater systems.
Read the full story here.
Health-Analyzing Toilet at CES
At the Consumer Technology Association's virtual 2021
CES show this month, bathroom fixture manufacturer Toto
debuted a concept wellness toilet that can analyze the user's
"body and key outputs." Based on the analysis, the toilet
would recommend ways to improve health—such as adding
more salmon to one's diet. Though this device will not hit
markets anytime soon, plenty of touchless toilets and faucets
were part of the CES show this year as well.
Read the full story here.
This toilet in Madagascar is covered with a squash vine.
