Prelims (Figures, Acronyms, About the authors, Preface) 1. Introduction 2. Designed to close the loop 3. Operations and maintenance 4. Research and development 5. Social acceptance 6. Lessons learned Back Matter (Annex 1. Job descriptions of the project experts, Annex 2. Cost-benefit analysis of the EETP ecological sanitation system, Acknowledgements, Notes, References)
'Project failures can contribute to learning as much as any success stories. The sanitation sector has many failures but these are largely unreported. This book is a courageous effort to help us learn from the Erdos project; what can go wrong, so that we can be wiser for our next project. Thanks for the learning opportunity.' Jack Sim, Founder, World Toilet Organization 'Radical sector innovation often encounters great challenges. This book provides a rich and fine-grained account of why and how the acceptance of dry toilet technology in a newly planned neighbourhood in Erdos Eco-Town, China, failed to materialize. It thus contributes important learning for future initiatives in providing more sustainable 'closed-loop' solutions for urban areas.' Chris Luethi, Eawag-Sandec, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology 'The Challenges of Urban Ecological Sanitation is an excellent account of the best of intentions, diligently pursued, but still flawed in practice. The book sets out a way forward, and lessons learnt, that are an important addition to the efforts to find sanitation solutions which 'close the loop', return nutrients to the soil, save water in scarce areas, and prevent faecal contamination in flood-prone areas. The book is a must-read for those concerned, with social engineering, and lesser known technologies, in the developing world.' Shantha Sheela Nair, Vice Chairman State Planning Commission, Tamil Nadu, India
Arno Rosemarin is with the Stockholm Environment Institute. Jennifer McConville is with the Stockholm Environment Institute. Amparo Flores is with the Centre for Sustainable Development, Cambridge University. Zhu Qiang is Former Director and Chief Engineer and Research Professor of the Gansu Research Institute for Water Conservancy China.
People are filthy creatures, and any well-planned city should take this into account. The Challenges of Urban Ecological Sanitation discusses urban planning and the role that improving sanitation plays in achieving community harmony. Focusing on the projects of Erdos Eco-Town Project, a city in Inner Mongolia, China, the authors present an educated and insightful lesson on taking improvements and a better example for future projects. "The Challenges of Urban Ecological Sanitation" is a strongly recommended addition to urban planning and social issues collections.--James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Library Bookwatch
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