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Streamlining
the
Design
GVI
staff
worked
to
design
a
composting
toilet
after
researching
different
designs
and
after
trialling
a
composting
toilet
system
successfully
using
a
basic
design
in
the
Yasawas.
The
final
design,
utilizes
materials
easily
available
in
Fiji
that
are
low
cost,
construction
only
requires
basic
carpentry
and
construction
skills,
the
building
is
solid
and
durable,
and
is
safe
and
simple
to
use
for
both
children
and
adults.
Construction
of
the
new
facilities
Construction
of
the
toilets
was
completed
by
GVI
community
volunteers
over
several
weeks
to
ensure
the
facilities
were
ready
for
the
start
of
the
new
school
year.
The
toilet
consists
of
two
chambers.
Once
the
first
chamber
has
been
filled,
the
seat
is
switched
over
to
use
the
empty
chamber
whilst
the
first
chamber
is
composting
down.
Dried
grass
which
has
been
cut
from
the
school
fields
is
used
as
the
composting
ingredient
which
is
placed
down
the
chamber
before
and
after
each
school
day
by
the
head
boy
and
girl.
This
is
monitored
by
the
teachers
who
have
been
trained
on
the
maintenance
and
benefits
of
the
new
toilet.
An
essential
part
of
the
improvement
of
facilities
and
to
improve
hygiene
awareness
was
to
provide
an
area
for
students
to
wash
their
hands
next
to
the
new
toilet.
Consequently
two
hand
washing
stations
called
tippy
taps
were
created
to
reinforce
hand
washing
practices.
These
simple
structures
use
materials
which
can
be
found
around
the
village
to
produce
a
tipping
container
controlled
by
a
foot
lever.
This
has
created
a
40
litre
hands-free
washing
area
which
can
be
easily
used
by
students
of
all
ages.
Awareness
workshops
Awareness
raising
workshops
on
how
to
use
the
compost
toilet
and
hand
washing
facilities
were
delivered
to
each
class
within
the
school.
This
is
part
of
the
integrated
approach
used
by
GVIs
community
construction
team
which
aims
to
increase
sustainability
of
projects
by
delivering
awareness
on
all
projects
within
schools.
Lessons
were
practical,
highlighting
how
to
use
the
toilet
and
what
should
and
shouldnt
go
into
it,
ensuring
that
the
toilets
are
used
correctly
and
the
waste
becomes
compostable.
Compost
captains
were
selected
to
ensure
that
dried
grass
is
put
in
the
toilet
every
day
and
that
the
tippy
taps
are
filled
with
water.
As
all
stakeholders
have
the
knowledge
to
maintain
and
use
the
facilities
correctly,
it
gives
the
students
and
teachers
ownership
over
this
project
therefore
extending
its
lifespan
and
sustainability.
Figure
2
Students
are
shown
how
the
new
toilets
work
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more
information
on
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projects
in
Fiji
please
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