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World Water Day: Tippy Tap keeps it simple + saves water

By LinYee Yuan - March 22, 2011

in Social Impact | Sustainable Design

Happy World Water Day! Tippy Tap has a simple design solution to a big problem affecting health and well-being in developing countries. Watch the video below to learn more about the Tippy Tap and build your own.

The tippy tap is a hands free way to wash your hands that is especially appropriate for rural areas where there is no running water. It is operated by a foot lever and thus reduces the chance for bacteria transmission as the user touches only the soap. It uses only 40 millilitres of water to wash your hands versus 500 millilitres using a mug. Additionally, the used "waste" water can go to plants or back into the water table.

Thanks to Pilgrim Films!

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Vedette

12 years ago

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The world needs more of these. They should make more of these in rural areas. Heck, they should even make some in cities to remind people how important it is to wash their hands with soap.
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Matt

13 years ago

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I agree, this is the type of design that the world needs. Truly appropriate technology, with a real impact.
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Sergio

13 years ago

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An ingenious solution for many who actually need it. It would be great to see more of these inspirational projects here @ Core77
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