Time for a new design of loo? The humble flushable toilet has
barely changed in almost 200 years: it's a design classic. So
why do four out of ten people still have no access to sanitary
facilities? It's time to come up with a new loo. The john, the
khazi, the dunny, the can, the bog, the loo; whatever your
preferred name for it, the humble toilet is so thoroughly
integrated into life in the developed world it barely merits a
second thought. When out shopping, in a restaurant or even
camping, those looking to spend a penny are rarely more than a
short walk away from a clean, sanitary, private place in which
to answer the call of nature. Moreover, these eminently
convenient public conveniences are often replete with modern
accoutrements such as quilted toilet paper, rose-scented
handwash and perhaps even a Dyson Airblade or two. But for
millions around the world this brand of lavatorial luxury is by
no means the norm. Indeed, many don't even have septic tanks,
dug-out latrines or even buckets. The Bill and Mel