Toilet

Baby Survives Being Born In Toilet

Posted 12.15.2009 | World


Heather Richard thought she would never have a baby - until one was born in her toilet. Richard, who is from Winnipeg, had been feeling unwell when...

Poop Culture

Robert Rosenthal | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Robert Rosenthal

It seems inevitable that the potty is going public and the continued descent into indignity will be fed by our insatiable consumption of crap TV and tabloid fodder.

Green Clean Where the Sun Don't Shine: Use a Bidet

Lea Lane | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green


Lea Lane

I realized that by wisely moderating water use, trees can be saved with better cleaning achieved. You'll be saving paper and greening the planet in a basic way. Go for it!

Forget Flushing: Composting Toilets Coming To A City Near You

nytimes.com | Kate Galbraith | Posted 08.06.2009 | Green


In addition to catching raindrops, homeowners and building managers are trying out another way to conserve water: composting toilets....

Why I Don't Flush

Graham Hill | Posted 07.23.2008 | Green


Graham Hill

There are now great composting and low-flow toilets out there, but just by flushing a little less often (number 1 only please!), the amount of water you can save is huge.

Life Cycle: Shit Happens

Simran Sethi | Posted 07.21.2008 | Green


Simran Sethi

Despite being chemically treated, sewage water is still rife with birth-control, anti-depressants and other pharmaceuticals we once ingested.

Green Your Toilet

Planet Green | Posted 06.17.2008 | Green


When Margaret Renzullo wanted to green her house on Greenovate, she called in her friend and green interior designer, Kristina Spencer. Kristina's rea...