Things You'll Need:
- low flow toilet
- waterless urinal
- toilet tank lid sink
- bidet sprayer
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Step 1
Double controlsInstall a low flow toilet.
Conserve water by installing a toilet that uses less water than the traditional models. Consider a model that has separate buttons for liquid and solid waste flushing. -
Step 2
Waterless urinalInstall a waterless urinal.
These are becoming popular in commercial settings. If you have men in your household, these are worth considering. The technology is very simple. Urine goes past a trap containing a special liquid that keeps out odors. You only need a sewage line. No water supply is required. -
Step 3
Toilet tank sinkInstall a toilet tank lid sink.
These are small sinks built into the lid that sits on top of the toilet tank. When you wash your hands, the water going down the drain goes into the toilet tank for the next flush. Not only does this conserve water, it conserves space in tiny bathrooms. -
Step 4
Toilet control in JapanInstall a bidet sprayer to reduce toilet paper use.
In many parts of the world, people go without toilet paper, and wash with water. People used to toilet paper have lots of trouble adjusting to this concept because of an aversion to touching that part of the anatomy. A good bidet sprayer can eliminate, the need to use the hand at all. Many people accustomed to these feel that toilet paper doesn't get you as clean. Be aware that these tend to create some splash back onto walls and floors, so they are best combined with fully waterproofed walls and floors to prevent water damage.
There are two basic types. One is a hose with a spring lever shut off similar to the one you see on some dish washing sinks. These are popular from North Africa to South East Asia. Another style found primarily in Japan is built into the toilet seat and operated by push button.
