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Most women would like to use western style toilets, but choose to use an Indian style toilet in public spaces due to hygiene issues and the poor condition of the toilets seats.
Opportunity for testing foot flushing system in India
Locks are the most fragile fixtures and need to be replaced very frequently. People perceive white ceramic sanitaryware to be cleaner than steel. Back to back flushing is a major inconvenience for users as they have to wait for the tank to be refiled.
How can we minimize the contact points for users in a public toilet? What interventions can make fixtures safe and hygienic?
Adequate shelves for users’ belongings are important and the lack of them leads to disputes between the attendant and users if the user’s belongings are damaged or misplaced.
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