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Intelligent & Eco-Friendly Toilets

PostedOctober 6, 2025
UpdatedOctober 6, 2025
ByMichael Akinwumi

Intelligent (Smart) Toilets

Features: Heated seat, bidet, self-cleaning, auto-lid, night light. (NBH CHOICE)

  • Average Water Use: 1.0 – 1.3 GPF

✅ Pros

  • Comfort + hygiene features
  • Precise water control
  • Reduces toilet paper use → eco-friendly

❌ Cons

  • Premium cost depending on model
  • Requires electricity

Automatic Sensor Flush Toilets

  • Average Water Use: 1.28 – 1.6 GPF

✅ Pros

  • Touchless operation = maximum hygiene
  • Reduces cross-contamination in public spaces

❌ Cons

  • Battery or power needed

Composting Toilets

  • Average Water Use: 0 GPF

✅ Pros

  • No water or sewage system needed
  • Eco-friendly, converts waste to compost
  • Perfect for eco-villages, off-grid homes

❌ Cons

  • Requires regular maintenance (managing compost)
  • Not suitable for urban or high-traffic areas

Incinerating Toilets

  • Average Water Use: 0 GPF (uses electricity or gas instead)

✅ Pros

  • No plumbing needed
  • Reduces waste to sterile ash

❌ Cons

  • Energy-intensive
  • High operational costs

Chemical Toilets

  • Average Water Use: Minimal (chemical treated)

✅ Pros

  • Portable and self-contained
  • Used in events, buses, caravans

❌ Cons

  • Requires chemical refills
  • Not eco-friendly long-term
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