Quitzau, Maj-Britt (2006) Water-flushing toilets: systemic development and path-dependent characteristics and their bearing on technological alternatives. Technology in Society, 29, pp. 351-360.
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In this study, I analyse the historical process that led to embedding of water-flushing toilets in the Western world, then I explore innovative developments connected to alternative toilet solutions that use less water. The core argument is that path-dependent characteristics are found at both the systemic level and the level of daily practices. Systemic development and its embedding into daily practice are described based on existing studies of water supply and sewage systems, with a discussion of how daily practices changed and contributed to a lock-in. Then current attempts to introduce alternative toilet solutions are analysed. I conclude by suggesting that established water-flushing routines impede the distribution of alternative toilet solutions, although some potential remains.
| EPrint Type: | Journal paper |
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| Keywords: | Toilets; Water-flushing toilets; Sewage; Path-dependence |
| Subjects: | Values, standards and certification > Assessment of impacts and risks |
| Research affiliation: | Denmark > SOAR - Research School for Organic Agriculture and Food Systems |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.techsoc.2007.04.005 |
| Deposited By: | Ursu, Ancuta |
| ID Code: | 43884 |
| Deposited On: | 23 Mar 2022 15:23 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Mar 2022 15:23 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
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