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In regions with sandy geology, where latrine pit lining is necessary, latrine costs are very high. Using sandbags as a lining is an interesting concept, which has had success in Kenya (see attached paper).

For a Sanitation Marketing project in Madagascar, developing low cost household latrine alternatives is a huge challenge. We are considering concrete blocks (still expensive) and plastic barrells (small capacity).

Local wood is also an interesting option, although it would need to be resistant to rotting.

Thanks for your thoughts.

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In regions with sandy geology, where latrine pit lining is necessary, latrine costs are very high. Using sandbags as a lining is an interesting concept, which has had success in Kenya (see attached paper).

For a Sanitation Marketing project in Madagascar, developing low cost household latrine alternatives is a huge challenge. We are considering concrete blocks (still expensive) and plastic barrells (small capacity).

Local wood is also an interesting option, although it would need to be resistant to rotting.

Thanks for your thoughts.

C:\fakepath\Barasa_2000_New_innovation_lining_pit_latrines.pdf

In regions with sandy geology, where latrine pit lining is necessary, latrine costs are very high. Using sandbags as a lining is an interesting concept, which has had success in Kenya (see attached paper).

For a Sanitation Marketing project in Madagascar, developing low cost household latrine alternatives is a huge challenge. We are considering concrete blocks (still expensive) and plastic barrells (small capacity).

Local wood is also an interesting option, although it would need to be resistant to rotting.

Thanks for your thoughts.

C:\fakepath\Barasa_2000_New_innovation_lining_pit_latrines.pdf Barasa_2000_New_innovation_lining_pit_latrines.pdf

In regions with sandy geology, where latrine pit lining is necessary, latrine costs are very high. Using sandbags as a lining is an interesting concept, which has had success in Kenya (see attached paper).

For a Sanitation Marketing project in Madagascar, developing low cost household latrine alternatives is a huge challenge. We are considering concrete blocks (still expensive) and plastic barrells (small capacity).

Local wood is also an interesting option, although it would need to be resistant to rotting.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Barasa_2000_New_innovation_lining_pit_latrines.pdf

In regions with sandy geology, where latrine pit lining is necessary, latrine costs are very high. Using sandbags as a lining is an interesting concept, which has had success in Kenya (see attached paper).

For a Sanitation Marketing project in Madagascar, developing low cost household latrine alternatives is a huge challenge. We are considering concrete blocks (still expensive) and plastic barrells (small capacity).

Local wood is also an interesting option, although it would need to be resistant to rotting.

Thanks for your thoughts.

Barasa_2000_New_innovation_lining_pit_latrines.pdf