VOICED : In Nairobi recycling poo is cleaning up the slums

The video discusses the sanitation challenges faced by people living in slums, highlighting the lack of proper toilet facilities. It introduces an innovative solution by a Kenyan company that provides eco-friendly, container-based toilets. These toilets not only improve sanitation but also recycle waste into organic fertilizer, benefiting local farmers by increasing crop yields.

What is one of the main challenges faced by people living in slums regarding sanitation?

• Lack of access to clean water

• Sharing toilets with multiple families

• High cost of sanitation facilities

• Limited space for building new toilets

What is a key feature of the eco-friendly toilets introduced by the Kenya-based company?

• They use container-based sanitation

• They are made of wood

• They are only available in rural areas

• They require a traditional sewer system

Why is it difficult to lay traditional sewer systems in slum areas?

• The areas are too densely populated

• There is a lack of funding

• The technology is not available

• The soil is too hard

What is the benefit of recycling excrement into organic fertilizer?

• It is only suitable for certain crops

• It decreases the growth rate of plants

• It is more expensive than other fertilizers

• It reduces the need for chemical fertilizers

What is the daily treatment capacity of the recycling plant mentioned in the video?

• 400 tons

• 300 tons

• 200 tons

• 100 tons