Ecological Sanitation

Ecological sanitation (ecosan) is an innovative approach to managing human waste that contributes to a circular economy biological cycle. By treating waste as a resource, ecosan systems aim to reduce pollution, conserve water resources, and improve sanitation in areas without access to traditional sanitation systems.

What is Ecological Sanitation?

Ecological sanitation differs from traditional sanitation systems in that it treats human waste as a resource rather than a waste product. Key components of ecosan systems include urine diversion, composting toilets, and greywater treatment. By separating urine and feces, ecosan systems can more effectively treat and reuse these resources.

TerraCycle

TerraCycle is a global leader in the recycling of difficult-to-recycle waste materials. They work with companies and organizations to collect and recycle a wide variety of waste streams, including non-recyclable plastics and organic waste, which can be used as a source of renewable energy.

Aquatron

Aquatron is a Swedish company that provides sustainable wastewater treatment solutions for both residential and commercial customers. They use a patented vacuum-based system to separate and treat wastewater, which can then be safely reused or discharged into the environment.

Sanergy

Sanergy is a social enterprise that provides sanitation solutions in urban slums in Kenya. They use innovative technologies such as container-based toilets and waste-to-energy systems to safely and sustainably manage human waste.

SOIL

SOIL (Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods) is a non-profit organization that provides affordable ecological sanitation services in Haiti. They convert human waste into valuable compost through the use of specially designed toilets and composting facilities.