The C.R.A.P.P.E.R – The Rotating composting Toilet

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Dawul Wuru Aboriginal Corporation › Waste & reuse › The C.R.A.P.P.E.R – The Rotating composting Toilet

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  • 27/03/2023 at 11:05 am #6425
    Carlie Weary
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      Hello
      I am researching potential composting toilets for use on Yirrganydji Country. I have come across a great design that has an obscure acronym as its name. The CRAPPER stands for – Composting, Rotating, Aerobic, Pollution Prevention Excreta Reducer. Acronym aside, as I say, it is quite a good design. I was wondering though if you could shed some insight as to whether this name might be considered offensive??
      Thanks in advance
      Carlie

      30/03/2023 at 12:49 am #6442
      Jean Aquinde
      Keymaster

        Hi Carlie,

        Your inquiry made me curious! And so, I researched what CRAPPER is all about. It is indeed a great design and inspiration for a compact toilet. Crapper is a slang word for toilet; if used in its context, it wouldn’t sound offensive.

        While exploring your options, make sure to incorporate these additional design considerations for Dawul Wuru and Yirrganydji Country context : protecting Country, flexibility, transportability, and seasonality.

        Good luck with your further research!

        Regards,’
        Jean

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