Summary Of The Miracle Flush And A Toilet For The Developing World

1. In the articles "The Miracle Flush" and "A Toilet For The Developing World" both have raised the question, why is the way people dispose of waste so important? One reason why it is so important to get rid of is because of how dangerous it is. "Human feces is foul stuff. It is filled with pathogens, tiny organisms that can make you seriously sick" (The Miraculous Flush 18). If people did not use toilets it could lead to diseases, sickness problems and maybe even death. Another reason why it is good to dispose of waste is because if not people may die. "About 1.5 million children die of diarrhea every year" (A Toilet For The Developing World 19). This shows that waste is very harmful and can also kill children. It is so important to get rid