What is the Loowatt Project?
Loowatt is transforming global sanitation through innovative technology and pioneering urban services, because, well… everyone deserves to flush with happiness. At its core, Loowatt has developed a patented waterless flush toilet system that hermetically seals waste in a lining material, transferring it to a container below the floor. This locks away germs and odour, providing a clean bowl every single time. No water, no chemicals, just a fresh, hygienic experience that’s changing lives in Madagascar and South Africa. It’s not just about toilets — it’s about creating physical, emotional, and environmental wellbeing through waterless sanitation wherever sewered systems aren’t an option.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Loowatt’s impact is impressive, and the numbers tell a powerful story:
- +68,480 beneficiaries served through home and mobile toilet services
- Over 1,250 toilets installed in 2024 alone — in homes, schools, events, and companies
- 63% of customers are women, highlighting empowerment and dignity
- More than 60 cubic meters of waste removed every month in 2024
- Over 800,000 liters of water saved monthly — that’s a huge deal in water-scarce regions
- +1,000 farmers reached through GasyGrow, turning waste into biogas and nutrient-rich fertiliser
The Loowatt System™: How It Works
At the heart of Loowatt’s innovation is a waterless flush toilet that’s truly award-winning. Unlike traditional toilets, it uses no water or chemicals — saving homes more than 3,600 liters of water every year compared to low-flush toilets. The unique sealing technology means no exposure to waste, no faecal plume from misting flush water, and no waste building up around your home. Servicing these toilets is quick, clean, and easy — no heavy trucks or bad smells involved. Plus, the system supports a circular economy by capturing waste as fresh feedstock for biogas and nutrient recycling, thanks to partners like GasyGrow in Madagascar.
Addressing Madagascar’s Sanitation Crisis
Madagascar faces a severe sanitation challenge that hits health hard, especially for children. With four out of five people lacking basic sanitation, diseases like cholera, dysentery, and typhoid are all too common. Diarrhea remains a leading cause of death among babies and young children. Many are forced into open defecation, which pollutes urban areas and water sources, especially during the rainy season. In Antananarivo, the overcrowded capital, up to five families might share a single toilet in low-income areas. Rising construction costs and limited space make private toilets a luxury many can’t afford. Loowatt’s affordable, space-efficient solutions are a game changer here.
Loowatt’s Service Offerings
Loowatt isn’t just about toilets; it’s about delivering sanitation-as-a-service with real impact. Their services include:
- Tsinjo Soa — meaning “wellbeing” in Malagasy, this home toilet service improves life for underserved urban households.
- MobiKab — a premium mobile toilet service tailored for professional, construction, industrial companies, NGOs, and event organizers, offering safe, reliable off-site sanitation.
- GasyGrow — transforming fecal waste into biogas and nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser, supporting sustainable agriculture and connecting farmers with eco-friendly solutions.
Loowatt’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation — providing safe, waterless sanitation solutions
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being — reducing disease spread through hygienic waste containment
- SDG 5: Gender Equality — empowering women through improved sanitation access
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — addressing urban sanitation challenges
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — enabling circular economy through waste-to-resource conversion
- SDG 13: Climate Action — saving water and reducing environmental impact
Strategic Partnerships and Future Goals
Loowatt MG plays a key role in Madagascar’s journey toward achieving its 2030 sanitation goals. It partners strategically with the Commune Urbaine d’Antananarivo’s EAH department to deploy public toilets for low-income households, significantly improving access to essential sanitation services. Recognised as a vital player in the sanitation sector, Loowatt MG collaborates with technical and financial partners like UNICEF, WaterAid, and CI Ventures. It also serves as the private sector representative on Madagascar’s national sanitation committee, pushing forward progress and innovation in the sector. The future looks promising as Loowatt continues to pioneer waterless, circular sanitation solutions that truly make a difference.
