Methods, systems, and devices for saving natural resources usable in a building structure

Abstract

A system for collecting bio-waste material is provided. The system includes a plurality of collection receptacles associated with a structure, each of the plurality of collection receptacles receiving the bio-waste material without the use of water as a carrier. A transport network extends from each of the plurality of collection receptacles to at least one storage receptacle located at the structure. A plurality of electromechanical carts are disposed within the transport network and automatically collect and package the bio-waste material to form packaged bio-waste material.

1 . A system for collecting bio-waste material, the system comprising: 
 (a) a collection receptacle associated with a structure, said collection receptacle receiving the bio-waste material;    (b) a transport network extending from said collection receptacle to a storage receptacle; and    (c) an electromechanical cart movable within said transport network, said cart automatically packaging said bio-waste material retrieved at said collection receptacle in preparation for delivery of said bio-waste material to said storage receptacle.    
   
   
       2 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said collection receptacle comprises a receptacle selected form the group consisting of a sink, a waste disposal, a toilet, or a chair.  
   
   
       3 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said collection receptacle further comprises a carrier that receives said bio-waste material.  
   
   
       4 . The system as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said carrier further comprises an absorbent material that absorbs any liquids collected by said receptacle.  
   
   
       5 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said cart automatically compacts said bio-waste material and seals said bio-waste material within a carrier.  
   
   
       6 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said transport network comprises at least one generally horizontal member and at least one generally vertical member.  
   
   
       7 . The system as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said cart moves said packaged bio-waste material along said at least one generally horizontal member and deposits said packaged bio-waste material down said at least one generally vertical member.  
   
   
       8 . The system as recited in  claim 5 , wherein another cart receives said packaged bio-waste material that passes down said at least one generally vertical member.  
   
   
       9 . A system for collecting bio-waste material, the system comprising: 
 (a) a plurality of collection receptacles associated with a structure, each of said plurality of collection receptacles receiving the bio-waste material;    (b) a transport network extending from each of said plurality of collection receptacles to at least one storage receptacle located at said structure; and    (c) a plurality of electromechanical carts disposed within said transport network, at least one of said plurality of carts automatically packaging said bio-waste material to form packaged bio-waste material, wherein, said plurality of electromechanical carts collect said packaged bio-waste material and automatically deliver said packaged bio-waste material to said at least one storage receptacle.    
   
   
       10 . A system as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said transport network comprises a plurality of interconnected transport members.  
   
   
       11 . A system as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said transport network comprises at least one of a shaft, a tunnel, a channel, a tube, a track, and an electronic track.  
   
   
       12 . A system as recited in  claim 9 , wherein each cart of said plurality of carts comprises a container for receiving said bio-waste material, a mechanism that compacts said bio-waste material, and a mechanism that aids in moving said cart through said transport network.  
   
   
       13 . A method for collecting bio-waste material produced in a structure, the method comprising: 
 (a) a step for receiving bio-waste material deposited using a collection receptacle; and    (b) upon an electromechanical cart receiving said bio-waste material, a step for compacting said received bio-waste material to form a closed package of said bio-waste material.    
   
   
       14 . A method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising a step for positioning said electromechanical cart in close proximity to said collection receptacle.  
   
   
       15 . A method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising a step for moving said closed package of said bio-waste material to a storage receptacle.  
   
   
       16 . A method as recited in  claim 14 , wherein said step for moving said closed package of said bio-waste material further comprises a step for moving said closed package of said bio-waste material through a transport network with said electromechanical cart.  
   
   
       17 . A method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising a step for absorbing liquid associated with said bio-material upon receiving said bio-material.  
   
   
       18 . A method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising a step for moving said closed package of said bio-waste material to a recycle facility.  
   
   
       19 . A method as recited in  claim 18 , wherein said step for moving said closed package of said bio-waste material further comprises: 
 (a) moving said closed package of said bio-waste material to a storage receptacle;    (b) collecting said closed package of said bio-waste material from said storage receptacle; and    (c) transporting said closed package of said bio-waste material to said recycle facility.    
   
   
       20 . A method as recited in  claim 18 , wherein said recycle facility is remote from said structure.