Tippy tap

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A tippy tap is a water-saving handwashing device developed for use in areas where there is no running water, usually fabricated out of simple found materials. Erik and I both love appropriate tech, and this is a really good example of the form.

Our tippy tap for hand washing. The foot pedal manipulates the plastic bottle above which tips out water onto the users hands.

Miss Oliver 🤓 on Instagram: “Another fabulous idea from my wonderful co teacher. We now have a tippy tap in our Wild Space! #forestschool #handwashing #eyfsideas…”

The IEC picture shows a simple tippy tap unit with drainage and soap in a school. It also includes a child with a disability as well as other children without disabilities as a true reflection of the make up of society. Picture by: Government of the United Republic of Tanzania / Rashid Mbago

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