This Toilet Will Change the Way We Think About Going to the Bathroom
Michael Baxter — February 21, 2014 — Social Good
References: eramscientific & fastcoexist
This smart toilet is the latest in a long line of 'smart' innovations rolling into the public eye recently. The difference between the smart toilet and those innovations though is the ecological benefits to it.
Toilets come with the house in most places and aren't typically replaced by owners. However, if owners knew of the benefits to using this toilet that practice would probably be very different. Created by Yan Qu and Clement Cid, the Caltech toilet uses solar power and comes with a host of other benefits.
In addition to the solar power the toilet also breaks down waste to be used as fertilizer and cleans up after itself. The toilet isn't connected to any sewer system either and is completely self-contained. It can also treat waste-water in only 3 to 4 hours, so there won't be any nasty water sitting around in your home.
Toilets come with the house in most places and aren't typically replaced by owners. However, if owners knew of the benefits to using this toilet that practice would probably be very different. Created by Yan Qu and Clement Cid, the Caltech toilet uses solar power and comes with a host of other benefits.
In addition to the solar power the toilet also breaks down waste to be used as fertilizer and cleans up after itself. The toilet isn't connected to any sewer system either and is completely self-contained. It can also treat waste-water in only 3 to 4 hours, so there won't be any nasty water sitting around in your home.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Toilets - Smart toilets are just one example of disruptive innovation opportunities in the eco-friendly toilet industry.
2. Smart Home Innovations - The rise of smart home technology presents an opportunity for toilet manufacturers to create new, innovative products.
3. Sustainability - Sustainability efforts in the toilet industry, including waste-reducing and water-saving features, can drive disruptive innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Home Construction - The rise of eco-friendly toilets could drive demand for home builders to incorporate more sustainable features into new builds.
2. Plumbing - New eco-friendly toilet technology may require the plumbing industry to adapt and develop new installation and maintenance practices.
3. Agriculture - Toilets that break down waste to be used as fertilizer could have disruptive effects on the agriculture industry, driving innovation and sustainability practices.
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