Why is this year's World Toilet Day theme “Sanitation in a Changing World”? The idea is simple: it's meant to remind us that no matter how much the world changes, we’ll always need toilets. They protect us from disease, keep the environment clean, and uphold our dignity. But when toilets fail, things can go very wrong. Believe it or not, someone refusing to spare a square isn’t the worst that can happen.

In the water and sanitation sector, we spend considerable time discussing human waste management—and for good reason. But there's another waste stream we can't afford to ignore: the 48,000 pounds of dog waste produced daily in just one city like Anchorage, Alaska. As more people welcomed four-legged family members during COVID and beyond, the issue of pet care has only grown more pressing.

T he biggest holiday of the year is almost here!🎉 World Toilet Day is coming up on November 19, and we hope you'll celebrate with us or join one of the many events happening around the world! This year, UN-Water has deemed the holiday's theme as Sanitation in a Changing World. The campaign reminds us that no matter how much the world changes, we’ll always need toilets. They protect us from disease, keep our environment clean, and help communities stay healthy. But for bill

In preparation for the 2025 WEFTEC event in Chicago, the Water Environment Federation spoke to our founder for their September 2025...