toilet

NASA engineers working on the Orion capsule meant to carry astronauts to the Moon have a smelly problem: how to design a space toilet that doesn't smell.

I Don't Want to be an Astronaut No More

"Take a couple dirty diapers, some microwave food wrappers, a used airsickness bag, and a few sweaty towels..."

The Space Station Toilet Apparently Smells Horrible

Brands We Love

With Reel toilet paper, you can help the planet without sacrificing comfort. 

Finally, There’s a Sustainable Bamboo Toilet Paper That’s as Gentle as Traditional TP

According to new research, flushing the toilet could leave behind a cloud of aerosol droplets that have the potential to carry coronavirus particles.

Flush Later

Developments

Well, this is horrifying.

New Research: Flushing Toilets May Burp Clouds of Virus Particles

The International Space Station is getting a brand spanking new toilet, as Space.com reports. It will improve efficiency and could be used on trips to Mars.

A Poopy Problem

Eventually, the goal is to take the water out of astronaut poop and... uh... reuse it.

The Space Station Is Getting a New Toilet

America is flushing the planet's resources down the toilet.

15% of Deforestation Is Due to Toilet Paper Alone. Here’s How We Can Fix This.