I am a Swedish/American professional, who has long worked on alternatives to the Iconic WC. Our technology is called Long-Term Composting and makes possible a system that does not require solids removal for 30-50 years yet yields a safe liquid fertilizer. The key to making alternatives used, is of cause that the users must find it more attractive than the habitual flush toilet. We feel that this is the case as CompostEra does not offend any of our senses ... it is always odor-free, silent, aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and easy to use -- see this 50 second video http://youtu.be/39GL1Fj6GHs And for the Function: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C23_qOg3z7k&feature=share