These creative public bathroom breakthroughs are designed to give people an alternative way to doing their business in public. Chances are if you've ever lived in a big city then you've seen someone using the great outdoors as a restroom. The same applies to those who regularly attend outdoor music festivals. The portable toilets featured here are meant to eliminate these problems in the most creative and eco-friendly ways possible.
Hip outdoor toilets and urinals that can be affixed to trees are just two of the creative public bathroom breakthroughs. While these toilets and urinals won't stop everyone from going to the bathroom outside, they at least provide a more than attractive alternative to becoming one with nature.
16 Creative Public Bathroom Breakthroughs
From Tree-Mounted Urinals to Social Female Porta-Potties:
Michael Hines — Apr 29, 2013 — Art & Design
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Hay Bale Bathrooms
The Eco l'Uritonnoir Combines Urine and Old Straw to Produce Compost
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Portable Pee Bottles
'My Pee Pee Bottle' For Toddlers (and Creepy People)
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Social Female Porta-Potties
The Pollee Urinal is Designed to Let Four Girls Go at Once
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Urinal Golf Clubs
The Uroclub
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Forest-Friendly Urinals
The Aandeboom P-Tree Encourages Public Urination
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Eco-Friendly Portable Restrooms
Never Worry About Running Water with the Solar-Powered Toilet
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Public Urination Solutions
The Wheelie Bin Urinal Provides Designated Area to Relieve Oneself
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Public Washroom Solutions
The Emergency Toilet Will Stop You From Searching for a Restroom
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Artistic Roadside Bathrooms
The Manthey Kula Architects Reststop Features Baroque Designs
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Rugged Washroom Accessories
The Off-Road Commode Provides Luxury in the Wilderness
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Posh Outdoor Potties
The Space Pod Toilet is Designed by Schleifer & Milczanowski Architekci
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Urban Slum Sanitation
Sanergy Turns Kenyan Toilets into Green Social Enterprises
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Disposable Urinal
Travel John For Peemergencies
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Tree-Mounted Urinals
The 'P-Tree' by Sam van Veluw Makes Public Peeing Hygienic
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Portable Paper Toilets
Dang Jingwei's Loo Lets You Go Wherever Nature Calls
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Public Potty Designs
RIBA Asks Four Architects to Re-Imagine the Communal Commode
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Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers
External Reference Launches a Series of Artsy Air Purifiers
Biomimicry Hiking Boots
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Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Open-Concept Camping Trailers
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Malleable Removable Bathtubs
The 'Bathtope' from the LIXIL Corporation is Made with Fabric
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Artfully Sculptured Textured Toilets
Samuel Ross Designs the Formation 02 Orange Toilet
Eco-Friendly Waterless Composting Toilets
Harvest Moon Introduces the Luna Compost Toilet
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Urban Bottle Sustainable Initiatives
Heineken Presents Fields Green With Grass, Not Glass
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Reusable Paper-Made Water Bottles
The 'reU' Reusable Water Bottle Concept is Recyclable
Refillable Shower Gel Systems
Wild's Shower Gel Refills are Compostable and Plastic-Free
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Inaugural Bathroom Decor Collections
The Diptyque Beauty Alcoves Collection Has Nine Items
Sustainable Bathroom Design Collections
Agape Debuts the 'Vis-à-Vis' and 'Rendez-Vous' Collections
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Ultra-Compact Camper Toilet Systems
The Pact Lite Kit is Lightweight and Ready for Use Anywhere
Eco-Friendly Menstrual Cups
Best, Periodt. Rolled Out its Menstrual Cups at CVS Pharmacies
Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Avia Revivi Designs the O-SOW to Encourage Plant Growth
Bathroom Hygiene Kits
Saintly Stands Out in the Hygiene Industry with Its Heavenly Butt Kit
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Odor-Absorbing Diaper Cans
simplehuman Recently Debuted the New Diaper Can
Recycled Material Washbasins
The Vitra x Tom Dixon Re-Ceramic Washbasin is Eco-Friendly
Nature-Reconnecting Art Installations
Birkenstock Presents the Highwood Installation
Portable Shower Machines
Yoomiily Debuted the World's First Portable Shower and Dryer Device
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
ZeroWaste Global Introduces Plastic-Free Guest Amenities for Hotels
Prefabricated Modular Bathrooms
PORCELANOSA Group Creates Modular Bathrooms for its Clients
Inflatable Portable Toilets
Kunrui Peng Designs the AirPot, a Lightweight Toilet Design
Smart Toilet Designs
The HOROW T38 Smart Toilet Brings a Fresh Perspective to Bathroom Design
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Mycelium-Made Biodegradable Urns
Mush and Furf Design Studio Creates the sail Funerary Urn
Minimalist Private Office Pods
The Solarlux Soundproof Space by Peter Kuczia Has a Flexible Design
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Plastic-Free Hotel Amenities
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Guests are Treated to Amenities by Diptyque
Recycled Wastewater Beers
Epic Cleantec is Upcycling Wastewater into Circular Beer
Automated Anti-Odor Trash Cans
The ZitA SQUARE Has an Advanced Design and Aesthetic
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Graywater-Recycling Sink Designs
The Orbital Tap by Orbital Systems Recycles Water for the Toilet
Game-Changing Incontinence Devices
ELITONE Debuts as a Comfortable Incontinence Solution
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Sustainable Portable Cat Shelters
The Batsy Cat Shelter by Burcu Nehir Tüm Offers Comfort
Toilet Tissue Gels
Wype Amplifies the Cleaning Power of Regular Toilet Paper
Two-in-One Toilet Pods
Pourri's Before-You-Go Potty Pods Combat Odors and Clean Toilet Bowls
Clogging-Free Bamboo Toilet Papers
The Walla Toilet Paper from Krazy Klean is Plush
Brutalist Smart Toilets
Kohler x SR_A Formation 02 is a Limited-Edition Smart Toilet
Upcycled Bathroom Essentials
MaisoNovo's Modern Products Promote a New Way of Living
Accessible Shower Designs
The Showee Eco-Smart Shower Revolutionizes the Showering Experience
Fall-Scented Flushable Wipes
DUDE Wipes DUMPkin Spice Flushable Wipes Offer an Aromatic Experience
Collaborative Bathroom Designs
Agape Presents a Captivating Exploration of Design Philosophy
Discarded Shoe-Created Stools
The WU Series by BENTU Design is a Sustainable Alternative
Light-Filled Public Restrooms
I IN Uses Yellow and Green to Create Vivid Toilet Interiors
Outdoor Water Sink Stations
Weltrevee Presents the New Contemporary Waterworks Outdoor Sink
Vertical Bathroom Drying Installations
Gordan Presents the New Towel Rack with a Sleek Visual
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
On-The-Go Portable Water Dispensers
The Dometic GO Hydration Water Faucet is Camp-Ready
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Enhanced Stylish Faucet Systems
The OmniBath is a Progrssive 2-in-1 Facet System
Health-Supporting Female Plumbers
INTIMINA and Stopcocks Teamed Up for World Continence Week
Compostable Single-Use Beer Cups
The BioPak Beer BioCup is Targeted Towards Stadiums and More
Biodegradable Period Products
Iris + Arlo Pads are Completely Organic and Non-Irritating
Refillable Upcycled Deodorants
Elanur Aslan Designs the Sustainable Refresh Deodorant
Subterranean Garden Installations
Tideway is Bringing Attention to the Thames Tideway Tunnel
Chemical-Free Toilet Papers
Bampoo's Premium Toilet Paper is Natural, Safe, and Unbleached
Modular Bathroom Solutions
Prefabricated Pods Streamline Construction and Improve Quality
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Branded Bathroom Guides
The Cashmere UltraLuxe Bathroom Guide Ranks Toronto Restaurant Restrooms
Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers
The Stack-A-Tree is an Eco-friendly Twist on Holiday Decorations
Forest Bathing Beauty Pop-Ups
Tatcha's Immersive Pop-Up Connects the Senses to Nature
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Water-Powered Family Residences
Studio Bark Unveils its Plans for the Breach House Design
Bamboo-Based Sustainable Toiletries
'Caboo' Offers Wipes and Papers Made with Soft Bamboo
Removable Bathtub Spaces
LIXIL Corporation Designs the Bathtrope with Fabric Mateirals
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Avian-Inspired Water Faucets
The Noken Swan Tap is Stylish and Sustainable
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Intelligent Odor-Free Litter Boxes
The Honiture PL01 Uses UV Light to Sanitize the Interior
Nature-Inspired Minimal Stools
Shota Uruasaki's Capture the Light Stool Depicts Shadows and Light
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
The WoofiGo Hidden Plant Litter Box Smartly Removes Smells
Environmentally Conscious Baby Diapers
Soft N Dry Has Launched Its Tree-Free Diapers in California
Tire-Crafted Solar Stills
The Floating Solar Still is an Eco-Friendly Way to Purify Water
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Toilet Bowl Cleaner Sheets
Cleancult's Biodegradable Foaming Cleaner Sheets Dissolve in Water
Gender-Neutral Period Products
Aunt Flow Offers Period Products Free of Gendered Language
Festival Season Survival Kits
The Cheeky Panda Festival Essentials Bundle is Sustaianble
Aromatic Automatic Toilet Cleaners
Zoflora Fragrance Burst Rim Blocks Last for 200 Flushes
Sustainable Toilet Blocks
Harpic Launches Self-Sticking Toilet Blocks to Reduce Plastic Waste
User-Friendly Kitchen Composters
Compost Genie is a Simple Solution for First-Time Composters
Outdoor-Ready Sanitary Wipes
Dude Wipes Arrives in a New Camo Colorway Thanks to Realtree
Standing Tranquil Napping Pods
The giraffenap Pod Models Provide Comfort Through Bodily Support
Eco-Friendly Baby Diapers
Healthybaby Diapers are Made of Plant-Based Materials
Summer Patio Pop-Ups
The Sol Patio+ Provides a Comfortable Place to Wait for a Table
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Antimicrobial Toilet Seats
Bemis and Mr. Clean Launch Hygienic Toilet Seats
Compact Portable Toilet Designs
Joolca's GottaGo Can Be Used for a Variety of Outdoor Activities
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Artful Climate-Themed Installations
Michael Pinsky & Studio Bark Unveil the Making a Stand Design
Sanitary Bathroom Paper Gels
The SATU Laboratory Gel Wipes Provide a Clean Bathroom Experience
Portable Pet Shelter Backpacks
The Travel Habitat Carrier is Designed with Multiple Functions
Adorable Public Rubbish Bins
SWNA Created a Set of Rubbish Bins for Design Seoul 2.0
Portable Toothbrush sanitizers
Biu Biu Designs the Clea Toothbrush Sanitizer for Traveling
Sustainable Toilet Paper Brands
HeyBamboo Boasts an Eco-Friendly Approach That Appeals to Users
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Amorphous Public Restrooms
People's Architecture Office Designs the Amoeba Public Restroom
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Playful Reusable Diaper Designs
Charlie Banana Debuts a New Selection of Reusable Diaper Products
Versatile Work Furniture Systems
SIXINCH USA and Populous Present the Elevate System
Accessible Bathroom Collections
MAC Faucets Aims to Enhance Inclusivity and Comfort
NFC-Activated Bathroom Sprays
Pourri and Supercell Debuted a Pocket Sprayer with Tap Technology
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Folding Travel Toothbrush Concepts
Uladzislau Patapchyk Designs the IO Travel Toothbrush Concept
Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels
'Shorebreak Resort' is Committed to Reducing its Footprint
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Stool-Inspired Design Exhibitions
Daisuke Motogi Presents the Hackability of the Stool Show
Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Accessible Urban Rest Areas
The City of St. John's Increases Accessibility in Parks
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Fruit-Scented Toilet Blockers
Bloo Unveils the Relaxing 'Spa Moments' Toilet Rim Blockers
Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs
Pneuhaus' Street Seats are Outdoor Chairs for Protests
Accessible Restroom Enhancements
Good2Go and RightHear Introduce a Restroom Security Partnership
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks
The Handsfree 2 Backpack by BLUETTI has a Power Station
Nature-Inspired Artful Shower Heads
The Forest Bathing Collection by Jolie Upgrades the Bathroom
Public Bathroom Location Apps
The Bathroom App Helps People in Need of Relief
Public Hygiene Campaigns
Tsekmo Has Launched the Clean Bathroom Global Challenge
Triple-Aerator Outdoor Shower Heads
Formafantasma Designs the FFQT Outdoor Shower Head
Modern Modular Shower Organizers
Quiet Town and Brad Ascalon Join Forces to Design the Spot
Discreet Bathroom Deodorizers
Loo Drops Provides an Affordable Way to Elevate Bathroom Spaces
Community Water Access Points
Paulo Moreira Architectures Completes the Luanda Waterpoints