It may seem like something we take for granted, but for many around the world, proper sanitation is a luxury that remains out of reach.
Over two billion people do not have access to safe, clean sanitation, putting them at risk of contracting a number of harmful diseases.Â
At a conference this week called Reinvent the Toilet, Bill Gates took to the stage with a jar of human faeces to illustrate his point that poor sanitation is putting hundreds of millions at risk.
The conference featured 20 designs from tech companies for new types of toilets that could improve sanitation in areas without access to water.
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