This new style of WC pan uses the concept of Source Separation Technology, in which urine is diverted from the remaining wastewater through a channel inside the toilet bowl. The different waste streams can then be more efficiently processed, allowing valuable resources to be recovered. Human urine is rich in phosphor and nitrogen, which are valuable resources for the production of fertiliser. In many parts of the world, however, these substances currently end up discarded in natural bodies of water, where they lead to a dangerous overstimulation of growth of aquatic plants and algae.
The separation of urine inside the WC pan is ensured by the sophisticated geometry inside the ceramic bowl, without the need for any mechanical or electronic aids. Surface tension, also called the teapot effect, ensures that the urine is directed towards the urine trap, a separate outlet integrated into the ceramic body. Solids, toilet paper and the flush water are all sent down the usual siphon. The urine trap is entirely imperceptible to the user, as save! has deliberately been designed to look like a standard WC pan!
“When we heard about the project in Kenya it was crystal clear for us that we want to support this initiative. As one of the global leading brands in sanitation and bathroom technology it is our aim to act as ambassador and introduce new technologies in global markets in order to make the daily life of people easier. With our separation toilet save! we can ensure that the school kids have a safe and hygiene access to sanitation” Sebastian Schmidt, Head of Sales Switzerland, LAUFEN Schweiz AG
