Toilet Integration Bus

3S India

The Toilet Integration (TI) Bus is a mobile, one-stop sanitation center for women.

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Toilet Integration (TI) Bus is a mobile smart-enabled sanitation unit with several features to enhance female hygiene. These include toilets, shower cubicles, water-saving taps, a panic button, a digital feedback system, and a female attendant. The unit can be connected to existing urban drainage lines.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The bus is produced by 3S India, a div of Saraplast Pvt Ltd Pune,.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Another smart-toilet serving populations in India is Eram Scientific’s etoilet.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Urban women in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The sanitation units are constructed by refurbishing old buses with new toilets, plumbing and cubicles to create the mobile facilities.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The toilets are stations in popular and highly-trafficked locations and serve as public sanitation facilities for women.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

7 TI Buses

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Container-based service

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

Flush

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

Container storage

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

Unknown

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

As-needed collection frequency

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The TI Buses were designed to reduce waste entering the landfill by re-purposing old buses, and to provide hygienic public restrooms for women. The design features include a digital feedback screen to monitor operation, multiple toilet styles, a diaper changing table, and feminine hygiene products available for sale.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support in the form of maintenance and system upgrades is provided by the manufacturer, 3S India.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Repairs to install replacement components are made by the manufacturer when general maintenance is performed.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Performance targets include creating safe, clean bathroom facilities for women, and decreasing the environmental impact of said bathrooms by with recycling, low water flows, and solar power.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The bus was only tested by the manufacturer.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The bus was tested by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Providing women with a safe space was one of the primary concerns in designing these systems, which are also outfitted with panic buttons to notify authorities in case of a security concern.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The sanitation unit is being connected to the existing sewer system in cities to manage the waste produced from the toilets.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The systems are monitored with a digital feedback system, using sensors to ensure that the facilities are functioning properly.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

India

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The bus is produced by 3S India, a div of Saraplast Pvt Ltd Pune,.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Unknown

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Another smart-toilet serving populations in India is Eram Scientific’s etoilet.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Urban women in Pune, Maharashtra, India

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The sanitation units are constructed by refurbishing old buses with new toilets, plumbing and cubicles to create the mobile facilities.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The toilets are stations in popular and highly-trafficked locations and serve as public sanitation facilities for women.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

7 TI Buses

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Container-based service

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

Flush

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

Container storage

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

Unknown

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

As-needed collection frequency

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support in the form of maintenance and system upgrades is provided by the manufacturer, 3S India.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Repairs to install replacement components are made by the manufacturer when general maintenance is performed.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Performance targets include creating safe, clean bathroom facilities for women, and decreasing the environmental impact of said bathrooms by with recycling, low water flows, and solar power.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The bus was only tested by the manufacturer.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The bus was tested by the manufacturer.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Providing women with a safe space was one of the primary concerns in designing these systems, which are also outfitted with panic buttons to notify authorities in case of a security concern.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The sanitation unit is being connected to the existing sewer system in cities to manage the waste produced from the toilets.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

None

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

The systems are monitored with a digital feedback system, using sensors to ensure that the facilities are functioning properly.

Other information

Feedback

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In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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