change:WATER Labs
This company offers on-site wastewater management solutions using evaporative toilet technology, reducing waste volume without external power or plumbing. Their systems aim to lower costs associated with distributed sanitation and waste removal for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Funding
Raised to date
$50KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Globally, billions lack access to safe and dignified sanitation, leading to health issues, stunted education, increased risk of violence, and environmental pollution. Existing sanitation solutions often rely on water and plumbing infrastructure, which are not available or sustainable in many regions, particularly in off-grid and vulnerable communities. The lack of adequate sanitation disproportionately affects women and girls, contributing to school dropouts and increased risk of assault.
Solution
change:WATER Labs offers a portable, waterless toilet that addresses sanitation challenges in non-sewered areas. The toilet utilizes a membrane-based technology to evaporate approximately 95% of sewage without requiring external energy sources, water, or plumbing. This stand-alone unit can be easily deployed in various settings, providing a compact and environmentally safe sanitation solution. By eliminating the need for water and external power, the toilet reduces the costs and complexities associated with traditional sanitation systems, offering a sustainable and adaptable solution for communities lacking access to conventional infrastructure.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes households and communities lacking access to safe sanitation, particularly those in off-grid locations, refugee camps, disaster-relief areas, and developing regions, as well as aid organizations seeking deployable sanitation solutions.
Features
- Waterless operation using membrane-based evaporation technology
- Compact and portable design for easy deployment
- Self-contained unit requiring no external power or plumbing
- Rapid evaporation of approximately 95% of sewage
- Adaptable design for various settings and user needs