ABOUT THE ZERHO TOILET

Imagine a toilet that doesn’t need water, doesn’t rely on costly sewer infrastructure, and is affordable enough to bring safe sanitation to even the most underserved communities.

The Zerho Toilet is a revolutionary, waterless sanitation solution designed for regions where traditional plumbing is impractical or too expensive. By treating waste onsite, it prevents groundwater contamination and lowers carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Scalable, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective, the Zerho Toilet is more than just a sanitation solution – it's a pathway to better health, economic empowerment, and environmental stewardship. Join us in transforming access to clean sanitation, one toilet at a time.

The Zerho is an environmentally friendly waste disposal device. It is a compact, sealed, self-contained unit, effectively isolating the faeces from man, animals, insects, nature and weather, preventing the spread of most harmful organisms.

The dome-shaped cover ensures airflow through the device, drying the contents and disposing of odours.

A basket, containing the dried faeces, is attached to the lid, and there is no direct contact with the contents of the basket.

The device is suitable for urban and rural areas as an alternative to waterborne sanitation.

VALUE PROPOSITION

The value proposition for the Zerho Toilet could be centered around its innovative approach to sanitation that addresses key social, environmental, and economic needs. Here’s a concise breakdown:

1. Cost-Effectiveness

No Need for Sewer Infrastructure: Zerho Toilets eliminate the requirement for costly centralized wastewater and sewer systems. This is a significant advantage for rural or underserved urban areas, where sewer infrastructure is often non-existent or very costly to implement.
Affordable Ownership and Maintenance: Its design minimizes recurring expenses, making it affordable for both users and municipalities.

2. Environmental Impact

Zero-Water Use: The Zerho Toilet conserves water, an essential benefit in areas with limited water resources, aligning with global water conservation goals.
Closed Waste Cycle: By treating waste onsite, Zerho prevents contamination of groundwater and reduces the environmental footprint associated with transporting and processing waste.
Low-Carbon Solution: Reducing reliance on extensive infrastructure and water use also lowers the carbon footprint, offering a more sustainable alternative to conventional sanitation.

3. Health and Hygiene

Reduced Disease Transmission: The toilet design and waste treatment process minimize direct contact with human waste, significantly lowering the risk of sanitation-related diseases in communities.
Improved Public Health Outcomes: By providing safe and accessible sanitation, the Zerho Toilet helps improve overall health and hygiene, especially in communities lacking basic sanitary facilities.

4. Scalability and Accessibility

Easy Installation and Scalability: The Zerho Toilet can be installed in diverse environments, from remote villages to urban areas, without the need for complex infrastructure.
Local Manufacturing Potential: With possible manufacturing partnerships in regions like the Philippines, production can be localized, reducing costs and making the toilets more accessible in Southeast Asia and other markets.

5. Social Impact and Economic Empowerment

Job Creation: Local manufacturing and maintenance create job opportunities, while the reduced costs allow households and municipalities to allocate funds to other critical needs.
Increased Access to Sanitation: By providing a safe, waterless, and affordable sanitation option, Zerho directly contributes to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal of universal access to sanitation.

The Zerho Toilet, therefore, offers a comprehensive solution to sanitation challenges by combining affordability, sustainability, health benefits, and social impact, making it particularly valuable in regions with inadequate sanitation infrastructure.

* The Zerho Waterles Toilet is developed in South Africa, and patented during 2003. In 2005 the Zerho was granted an Innovation Design Award by the CSIR (South African Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research).