Eco Restroom

My friend, Kim, went to the Bronx Zoo and brought back some exciting information. The zoo has installed what they're calling Eco Restrooms. There are two major components to the Eco Restroom. The toilets and the sinks.


The Toilets
The toilets at the Bronx Zoo are composting toilets. When you flush, instead of water, a biodegradable foam cleans out your waste and pushes it down to a composting area. In the composting area, urine and feces is broken down with a compost starter full of enzymes that help turn your waste into valuable fertilizer which will be used for landscaping on the grounds. Each stall has information on the process for you to read while you're going to the bathroom.





The Sinks
The sinks are amazing. Not only will you wash your hands with biodegradable soap, you will be able to help the zoo's garden flourish. The water goes down a drain, through a filtration system and out to the garden. You can visit the garden to see the flowers you've helped to bloom as well as read about the process.



I am very happy to learn about this awesome eco-friendly system. I'll have to go visit the zoo in person to check it out now.

You can learn more by watching this video:




Thanks to Kim for the pictures!