Wed, Jul 28 2004

It's Not Easy Peeing Green

The Crow's Nest is a popular seaside watering hole (and restaurant), so it makes sense that they would be interested in water conservation in the rest rooms. They have managed to make great use of waterless urinals in recent years. Some of you men may have used them already. Being female, I haven't actually encountered one of these no-flush wonders, so I looked up some information on how they work.

I wonder what will happen to all the old urinals as this sort of thing becomes more popular. Maybe they can be recycled.

Basic, water-assisted urinals are found all over the world. Outdated plumbing provokes a few clever remedies. Some urinals, though plain themselves, offer a scenic overlook. Some offer you extreme security. Some take things to an artistic level, making one think of bongo drums, and floral fantasies. Some units approach artistic overload. And while not a urinal, this golden toilet almost makes one think of streets of gold and other possibilities of Heaven. Will people even have to pee in Heaven? Who knows? But in the meantime, the innovation of these waterless urinals might help to preserve a few more gallons of water, which is getting to be as precious as gold itself.

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