When you gotta go, you gotta go.
In disaster zones, the most basic human needs are difficult to meet. Disruptions to infrastructure imperil the distribution of food, energy, water–and sewage. Compared to drinking water, flushing toilets are low on the priority list, but when you gotta go, you gotta go. So the Japanese design firm Nendo has designed a new product that helps disaster victims relieve themselves discreetly and manage waste safely: The Minimlet.