![In the BVG look: the new, three-part EcoToilet at Invalidenpark in Mitte. It contains a sitting toilet, urinal and](https://taketonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Everything-eco-with-Berlins-new-park-toilets.jpg)
In the BVG look: the new, three-part EcoToilet at Invalidenpark in Mitte. It contains a sitting toilet, urinal and “missoir”. An HPL coating should make it easier to remove graffiti. On the roof: solar technology and rain collection technology Photo: Ufuk Ukta
By Stefan Schilde
No water, no electricity – and yet it works! In the future, 24 self-sufficient toilets will be available to Berliners and tourists in parks and green spaces free of charge. BZ says how the climate toilets work.
Self-sufficient means: The toilets need neither water nor electricity connections. There is no rinsing, for example, straw flour is supposed to minimize odors instead.
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In the “Missoir” the small shop for women becomes a hanging party. EcoToilet representative Sven Riesbeck: “We received positive feedback at other locations.” Men have their usual urinal next door Photo: Ufuk Ukta
In each Berlin district, one model each from the companies “EcoToilets” and “Finizio” will be tested for a year. Total costs of the pilot project: 1.7 million euros, of which almost 650,000 euros are operating costs for daily cleaning and maintenance.
![With the rain collection technology, the EcoToilet also enables hand washing. The same applies here: everything is barrier-free](https://taketonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1680231459_446_Everything-eco-with-Berlins-new-park-toilets.jpg)
With the rain collection technology, the EcoToilet also enables hand washing. The same applies here: everything is barrier-free Photo: Ufuk Ukta
The big business results later end up in Eberswalde. There, Finizio is researching humus fertilizer (solid) and complex fertilizer (liquid) from human remains – both for agricultural use. The resources end up in separate tanks so that they can be processed further.
![Luckily only a dry run: Finizio sales manager Lilly Müller (28) shows where the full tanks are emptied afterwards](https://taketonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1680231460_299_Everything-eco-with-Berlins-new-park-toilets.jpg)
Luckily only a dry run: Finizio sales manager Lilly Müller (28) shows where the full tanks are emptied afterwards Photo: Ufuk Ukta
Finizio Managing Director Florian Augustin (31): “We are still working on the legal release of the recycled fertilizer. There are legitimate concerns about pathogens and drug residues. We want to eliminate them with our research.”
![Thanks to the “Libre” air-conditioning toilet from the Finizio company, the bushes no longer have to serve in the Steglitz city park. Unit price: 21,350 euros](https://taketonews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1680231460_708_Everything-eco-with-Berlins-new-park-toilets.jpg)
Thanks to the “Libre” air-conditioning toilet from the Finizio company, the bushes no longer have to serve in the Steglitz city park. Unit price: 21,350 euros Photo: Ufuk Ukta
His vision: man-made super fertilizer for more sustainability, plus less energy consumption and pollutant emissions in water treatment and chemical fertilizer production.
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“Unisex and barrier-free” is the motto at Finizio: lowered pee basin, plus handrails. But: Instead of a washbasin, there is only the disinfectant dispenser. Photo: Ufuk Ukta
And what about the feared damage caused by vandalism? After all, there is no payment barrier. EcoToilet spokesman Sven Riesbeck (32): “We can only appeal to everyone to be careful with this free offer.” As I said: a test …
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The signs contain Braille Photo: Ufuk Ukta
All Berlin climate toilets at a glance: berlin.de/parktoilets