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The dignity toilet is a solid waste storage and disposal system forlocations where a sanitation infrastructure does not exist. It addresses theissues of sanitation compliance, health and personal dignity. The DignityToilet provides sanitary storage for solid waste for four people forapproximately 7-10 days. After that period, the toilet is removed from itsdock and taken to a controlled area. It's then manually augered into the soilwhere it evacuates its contents, mixes the waste with soil and buries it inthe ground for decomposition.
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"As designers we feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to use ourexperience to assist the hundreds of millions of people who live without basicsanitation. It is especially relevant at this time of year as we celebrate andgive thanks for everything that we have, that we think about how we can make ameaningful contribution to all the families who are struggling to simplylive," said Terence Woodside, Partner, Cooler Solutions. "We're honored thatthis new Dignity Toilet design was awarded the International HIDO Design awardand hope that this product innovation will be a help to control the spread ofdisease and contamination caused by unsafe sanitary practices."
"We believe that the solution offered by Cooler Solutions can create achain reaction," said Alexandra Fraraccio, HIDO. "It will not only tackle thelack of sanitary facilities in developing countries, but at the same timeimprove hygiene and decrease diseases caused by faeces lingering in many ofthe world's slums and infecting drinkable water. This solution could be THEstep forward to a healthier and more dignified life."
Cooler Solutions Inc.
Cooler Solutions is a product design company focused on providinginnovative sustainable and health product solutions. Cooler increases profitand market share for companies though product innovation by offering a uniqueblend of award-winning design, engineering, research capabilities and businessexpertise. For more information, visit http://www.coolersolutionsinc.com
HIDO
Believing in the value of design, the Humanitarian International DesignOrganisation (HIDO) aims to improve the lives of people who are lacking basicneeds and vital information in order to be able to make the right decisions inlife. Based on long-term solutions, the non-profit organisation providesinformation and/or a product through development, relief and campaigning toachieve these objectives. To achieve this goal, volunteer designers from alldisciplines all over the world are asked to generate new ideas for people inneed, taking into consideration local cultures, habits and materials. Formore information, visit http://www.humanidesign.org
COOLER Solutions is a registered trademark of COOLER Solutions, Inc. 2007
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