A basic human right is access to a clean restroom facility. Not only does open defecation lead people to struggle mentally, but it pollutes our finite planet.
Environmental racism leads inequitable humans to practice open defecation near wetlands and water sources in rural areas. With lack of education, policy, and resources, there is no plan B for these civilians. As climate change intensifies glacier melt, rainfall and floods, all the feces left on open land will end up contaminating nearby water sources. Many of which local villagers rely on for drinking water and farm water. People cannot drink toxic water as it will lead to sickness and disease. As the demand for water treatment heightens, sanitation sector emissions will sky rocket.
With the implementation of self-composting toilets, not only will the population be happier, but they will be healthier.