The Loowatt toilet is a waterless contraption and free from chemicals – where it is meant to be used at outdoor events, campsites and other remote locations. All human waste will be sent into what is described as an “odorless” sealed cartridge, where it will incorporate a biodegradable liner. At least once a week, the cartridge will be removed, alongside the liner and its contents being dumped into a nearby anaerobic digester.
The digester relies on microorganisms in an oxygen-free environment, where it will consume the waste and convert it into methane and carbon dioxide gas. Said gas can be used as fuel, where it will also revert back to CO2 and water vapor once you’re done. The idea might take some getting used to at the moment for most families – what is your take on it?