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How Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) could be different



Technology / solar / water management / engineering skills could be taught to the least educated / illiterate / lowest caste people

Rural water systems could be monitored with sensors

In-home toilets with waste collection could be available in areas without sewer systems

Toilet paper could fund sanitation projects / be made from bamboo or recycled fibres

Porta-potties could make waste collection / conversion easy, provide jobs, and include handwashing stations

Human waste could be turned into energy, insect feed, and/or fertilizer

Quality, urban, low-income housing could be available in developing countries

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) could be eliminated

Porta-potty public restrooms could be nice and found through an app

Chlorine could be created / dispensed in developing countries

Urine / human waste could be used as large scale fertilizers

Handwashing with soap could be fun

Entrepreneurs could treat, package, and distribute water in reusable bottles to communities

Governments could invest in large scale toilet construction, maintenance, waste disposal, user feedback/design, sewer systems, and behavioral change/public campaigns

Single use, compostable toilets could be available in developing countries and humanitarian crises

A bicycle could turn into a washing machine

The U.S. / other countries could have more public restrooms

WASH / environment international development programs could be integrated

Small loans could enable clean water access

Waste processing could be turned into biomass fuel and save trees

Composting toilets could be available in areas lacking sanitation

Hydropanels could collect drinking water from the air

Soap could be recycled

U.S. citizens could have clean, running water and plumbing

Humanitarian response could include menstrual hygiene management (MGM)

Pit latrines could be closed off from open air

Trachoma could be prevented and treated in developing countries

Menstrual products could be affordable and accessible for low-income women

Affordable, eco-friendly menstrual pads / cups / discs could be made by and sold to women in developing countries

Behavioral science or public media campaigns could promote latrine use in India

Local governments could be encouraged and enabled to construct sewage systems

Children / adults in developing countries could be dewormed

Sewage could be converted into potable water and electricity

Mobile showers and toilets could be provided to the homeless

Cleaning products, laundry detergents, deodorants/antiperspirants, toothpaste, and air fresheners could be free from harmful chemicals

A wristband or timer could could improve handwashing rates