Pete talks with PJ Blignault, founder and owner of Eco-Fab about his company's new range of vacuum flushing restrooms.

Based in Dubai, Eco-Fab offers a non-macerating vacuum system that avoids the complications with blockages normally associated with macerating vacuums.

Eco-Fab has just started importing to the United States and offers a cost-effective and reliable vacuum solution for larger scale events and construction projects.

The Eco-Fab demonstration modules will be available for use by portable restroom operators in North America later this year.

Visit eco-fab.com to find out more or contact pj@eco-fab.com to discuss how Eco-Fab could meet your needs.

EcoFab's entry into the U.S. market marks a significant shift in the availability of advanced sanitation solutions for events and construction sites. PJ Blignault discusses the company's philosophy of providing high-quality vacuum flushing systems at a price point accessible to smaller operators, challenging the dominance of more expensive European systems. The episode explores EcoFab's strategic partnerships and innovations, such as their collaboration with Finnish engineers to design a reliable vacuum pump system tailored for event use. PJ recounts EcoFab's successful deployment of these systems at the Dubai Rugby Sevens, underscoring the robustness and user satisfaction of their technology. The episode further highlights the logistical advantages of EcoFab's systems, such as reduced water usage and flexible installation options, making them an attractive choice for cost-conscious event organizers and construction managers.

Takeaways:

• Eco-Fab, founded by PJ Blignault, specializes in vacuum flushing restrooms based in Dubai.
• The company developed a non-macerating vacuum system that minimizes blockages common in traditional systems.
• Eco-Fab offers cost-effective and reliable vacuum solutions for large events and construction projects.
• Their vacuum restrooms use only 1.2 liters of water per flush, conserving resources.
• Eco-Fab is expanding to North America, with demonstration units available for trial later this year.
• Interested restroom operators in the US can contact PJ for potential collaboration and trials.

Visit eco-fab.com to learn more.

Other companies mentioned in this episode:

• Sanitrax
• Prestige Loos
• Ecofab
• Massport
• PSAI
• Virgin Mobile

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Death Without debt is a new podcast from the Get Flushed studio.

In 2023, the average cost of a basic funeral or cremation in New Zealand was between $8,000 and $15,000. That same year, 64% of funerals and cremations in New Zealand were not pre-planned.

Those high costs and lack of planning often leaves bereaved families with a huge bill that compounds the grief of those left behind.

Death Without Debt is a social movement dedicated to: exposing the reasons why funeral costs are so high; and changing the law to make funerals and cremations more affordable for all New Zealanders.

In this episode, host Pete is joined by Fergus Wheeler from the Death Without Debt campaign. Fergus describes the New Zealand funeral industry, shares how organising funerals for his parents led him to believe that something is seriously wrong with the funeral system in New Zealand and explains the issues that prevent families managing the funeral or cremation process themselves.

To learn more about the Death Without Debt campaign, please visit www.deathwithoutdebt.org.nz or look for Death Without Debt on FaceBook.

If you would like to appear on this podcast, please email deathwithoutdebt@proton.me

Alternatively, email pete@getflushed.online

Host Pete introduces Death Without Debt, a new podcast from the Get Flushed studio.

Death Without Debt is dedicated to making funerals and cremations more affordable for all New Zealanders.

To find out more about the Death Without Debt campaign, please visit http://www.deathwithoutdebt.org.nz

Episode 1 of Death Without Debt coming soon.

Would you like to appear on Get Flushed?

In this short episode, Pete explains the recording process and tells us what Get Flushed could do for you and your business.

If you run or own a portable restroom operation, supply goods or services to the sanitation industry, organise events or work with (or for) an amazing sanitation provider, we'd love to feature you on the show.

If you'd like to arrange a call with Pete to discuss more, book a slot at https://www.getflushed.online/booking or email pete@getflushed.online

Ps, there's no charge for this, so it won't cost you anything except your time.

In this episode, Pete discusses how restroom operators can respond when competitors offer extremely low prices in an attempt to attract customers from other providers.

If you’ve got a question you’d like Pete to discuss or you’d like to appear on the show, please get in touch. Look up Pete Get Flushed on social media or email pete@getflushed.online

I’m very sorry to tell you all that my good friend, sanitation expert, podcast collaborator, bon viveur and fellow raconteur David Andres passed away suddenly from natural causes at his home in Houston on 7th January. He was 57 years old.

This episode is an abridged version of Dave's account of the sanitation response at Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre on 9-11. It was originally published in 2021 on the 20th anniversary of those attacks.

I’d like to send my condolences and thoughts to Dave’s children, Jackson, Madison and Hayley, his wider family and his many many friends and colleagues around the world.

God Bless you Dave, I’ll miss you man.

Pete continues his series about road safety by looking at the steps that drivers, owners and managers should and could take if a company vehicle is involved in a road accident while at work.

In the last Get Flushed Short for the year, Pete discusses the future of Get Flushed in 2024.