[CedarDave]

I know of several water-free urinals -- they're called trees.

[nevergore]

Uhhh...Isn't the ultimate eco friendly water free urinal called a "tree"?

NeverGore

[trebb]

At least when you flush, the water is eventually returned to the environment. What happens to the urine here? Is it ever returned or is it locked up in some chemical canister? How long before the oceans go dry because we never return the water we consume? This is even more serious than "global warming". We really need to make sure the rest of the world knows what's happening to the water supply.

[chickenlips]

My first response was to say "if they're water free can we still pee in them?" But, since I manage buildings that have used them, I have to ask, "when will they make them odor free?"

They're far better than the earlier fiberglass versions by other manufacturers. Still this manufacturer's claims don't match reality. From my experience, they require far more frequent scrubbing and cartridge changes than manufacturer claims.

In fact it is highly likely I will be removing these units by the end of the month. I have had too many complaints about the odor. Since there is no clean water rinsing the porcelin after it is used some urine sets on the surface to cause odors.

I would say they would be great in a place where water is scarce or where people may be willing to put up with a some urine odor. In airports and places where the cleaning of restrooms is full time they may be good, too.

I suggest anyone considering using them experiment with one or two before placing them throughout a building. If you have to increase restroom ventilation you probably haven't gained much in environmental benefits.

Like the 1.6 gallon "flush twice" toilets, expect these urinals to be mandidated for use before long.

[Always Right]

We could probably rid the world of starvation for what it costs to save some gallons of water.

[Larry Lucido]

My cat has a water-free urinal. I guess I could put more of those around the house for guests, but what will that do to the worldwide supply of clay?

Also, these folks better check with the feminists in Sweden, where there is a concerted effort to do away with urninals altogether. You see, using a urinal reinforces male supremacy, and good feminists are encouraging their male companions to utilize the commode in the same way that their female equals do. Resulting, I presume, in even more water usage.

[Mark17]

Falcon Waterfree Technologies Responds to Increasing Global Demand for Waterfree Urinals

Don't they call these out houses?

[sheik yerbouty]

Maybe they will soon market urine cakes with Algoe's image on it!

[pizzalady]

Somebody help me here. How do you save water? There has been the same amount of water on the earth from the beginning. As ice, water and vapor.

The earth circulates water very efficiently. The problem I see is the same people saving water are lamenting global warming and are also trying to prevent ice cap melt.

Wouldn't it be easier to let the ice melt to provide more liquid water to supply the earths needs.

Of course they can't comprehend that earth was formed by a superior being who formed the icecaps and designed they melt when the population increased enough to need more available water.

Waterless urinals sound a bit like disposable diapers. They still stink, but now you have to figure out new ways to dispose of the stink. Hmmmmm, Did I just described Al Bore?

[farmfriend]

Rights, farms, environment ping.

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