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Ecotoilet construction viewed from above56 viewsVolunteers work to bring the blocks and cement to the ecological toilet site
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The ecotoilet chambers viewed from above48 viewsAfter cutting into the slope the footprint for the ecotoilet chambers was laid out and the block construction started over the cement and gravel base
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Starting the construction of the ecotoilet chambers49 views12 chambers for the 6 ecotoilet stalls set into the steep slope between the school and the playing field.
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Raising the ecotoilet walls50 viewsWith the aid of volunteers the 12 chambers begin to take shape
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Casting the ecotoilet floor to take the separator insert53 viewsThe floor was cast around a wooden mold made by the volunteers that would leave a hole the right size to take the fiberglass urine separator
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Construction of the upper stalls53 viewsThe ecotoilet stalls are at ground level at the level of the school.
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A close up of the fiberglass ecotoilet insert 53 viewsThis ecological dry toilet insert was designed by Yanapuma and made by a local factory in Quito
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The finished ecotoilet inside56 viewsThe fiberglass inserts in place with one chamber sealed by a painted plywood piece.
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A student demonstrates their use69 viewsAs nearly all the children of Bua school are used to squatting it seemed most appropriate to design a squatting style, which is both more appropriate for the human body and avoids contamination through touching a toilet seat.
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Explaining the principles to students and teachers62 views
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Giovanny helps out in the training58 views
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A rear view of the completed toilets57 viewsWe also constructed a set of cement steps as there were previously only steps cut in the mud which were constantly slippy and crumbling.
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