The Dutch believe it is good to have options, and this ideal even applies to ways of flushing the loo. Urinal materials: Choose from stainless steel, ceramic, or even more eco-friendly options like recycled plastics or reclaimed wood. Consider durability and ease of cleaning when making your selection. The nature of the material means it can be sanitised “everyday” without wear. And on top of easy-clean facilities, she adds that stainless steel alcohol gel holders have been introduced, to “make the product even more relevant for the future”. I’m all about recycling and reusing materials wherever you can. And my waterless urinal design is no different. If you want to make one of these you will need:

Their intentions are definitely in the right place. With every person visiting the restroom an average of five times a day, the need for more public restrooms is very real. Or at least, according to DTO founder and Delft University of Technology associate professor Dr. Johan FM Molenbroek. De Vries says the planters can save thousands of litres of drinking water as they don't need to be flushed with litres of water, unlike traditional urinals. Pulitzer Amsterdam is a great luxury choice locatedwithin 25 interlinked 17th and 18th century canal houses, between the famous Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht canals.Combining traditional and modern Dutch design, the hotel has 225 unique guest rooms and suites. It’s walking distance from major attractions, but on a quieter end of the picturesque western canal belt. Depending on your diet (high protein is best) your pee contains between 12% and 14% nitrogen. This is one of the things that plants need to grow. The problem is that if you urinated directly onto plants you’d burn them. Your urine is just too strong. Once installed and connected, these solar panels will convert sunlight into electricity which can then be used for powering the urinal’s pumps, sensors, and other components.Drainage solutions: Plan for proper plumbing connections that lead to an existing sewer line or septic system. Alternatively, create a dedicated soakaway pit filled with gravel to allow for natural filtration into the ground. As you explore different portable designs that suit your style and needs, remember that mobility is key. Integrate artistic elements like decorative stones or mosaics around the urinal to add visual interest and help it blend with your garden’s theme. Get your kids involved for a bit of a science lesson. Mine helped build and plant our urinal and had a great time doing it. Maybe ‘forget’ to tell the neighbour’s kids about this one though. At this point, you’re probably thinking how wildly unfair it is that men have this option (should they be brave enough), while women do not. That is not quite true. Thanks to Dutch inventor Moon Zijp, ladies are now also able to make use of public urinals or wherever else, for that matter. Public (performace?) urinal

This multifaceted approach allows you to create not only an innovative but also an environmentally responsible outdoor amenity for everyone using it.

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Additionally, the team are working to adapt the product beyond just urban settings, in particular for refugee camps. The adoption of Lapee here could “improve safety and hygiene for everyone”, Perier says. Every person in the world produces urine. You probably pass between 1.3 and 2 litres of it every day (2 litres is 4.5 pints). Normally you just flush it down the toilet. That might be convenient for you but the planet hates you for it.

Original design pissours were all metal and drained straight into the canals. However, newer designs are plastic and drain into the wastewater system. Keep an eye on drainage systems as well – unclogging pipes if necessary – to prevent overflow issues in times of heavy usage or rainfall. Is it illegal to wee in public in the UK? There is no general law making it illegal to urinate in public in the UK. Do you have to pay to pee in London?Choose a location that is both accessible and discreet, ideally near entertaining areas or where guests frequent. When choosing the right materials for your DIY project, consider various funnel alternatives, such as repurposing water bottles or using PVC pipes. These options provide different shapes and sizes that cater to personal preferences or space limitations. You’d hardly notice the Discreet Hedge Urinal, as it blends seamlessly into your garden landscape while providing a convenient and private spot for relief. Imagine harnessing the sun’s energy to create an eco-friendly, solar-powered urinal station that not only saves on electricity but also adds a touch of modern innovation to your outdoor space.

The gray walls, mini sink, and wooden shelf finish the on-trend scene beautifully. How do composting toilets work? As you design your solar-powered urinal station, consider incorporating additional eco-friendly features such as rainwater collection systems for flushing or plantings that help filter and break down urine before it reaches groundwater sources.Gwendoline Coipeault of the feminist organisation Femmes Solidaires said: “It is not just men who occupy the public space, but also women and children, who might not want to see men publicly urinate. Weekly updates on the latest design and architecture vacancies advertised on Dezeen Jobs. Plus occasional news. Dezeen Awards