During the late 1990's Eco Sanitation (Pty) Ltd. started on the development of a dry toilet system and the first ECOSAN water less toilet field tests started in 1997. The official launch of the toilet was in December 2000 and since then a vast number of the water free toilets have been installed.

The toilet has been certified by the following institutions:
South African Bureau of Standards ( SABS )
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research ( CSIR )
Department of Health - Western Australia
Caribbean Environmental Health Institute ( CEHI )
The toilet's main features are:
ECOSAN toilets are relatively lightweight and easy to move into position during installation.
The unit does not require any type of flushing mechanism, eliminating the risk of mechanical failure.
It uses no water, so no plumbing is required.
It has no sewer connections.
It is ideally suited for both city and rural homes.
It has a modern and functional design and is easily transportable.
It uses no chemicals.