January 4th 2008
DiCaprio Throws Down $3,200 On Eco-Friendly Toilet
Not quite the green addition we expected...
Filed under: buildings and construction, cars-houses — Michael Andre d'Estries @ 11:30 am
When Leonardo DiCaprio encouraged all of us to go green this year in the film The 11th Hour, he didn’t exactly say we should all take the same direction.
Take for instance his new toilet (yes, I have no idea how we find these things out either) that was installed as part of some eco-friendly additions the actor is undertaking at his home. It’s called the Toto Neorest 500. Not only does it come with a seat warmer, automatic flusher, and remote control — but it also automatically flips open when the user approaches it. Yup.
Apparently, this thing is considered “eco-friendly”, at 1.6 gpf, but with all the other gee-whiz gizmos thrown in we’re not buying it. We’re thinking the actor might have done better with some dual-flush toilets — or even taken it all the way by installing a composting version. Alas.
On one hand, I can understand the “coolness” factor of showing your pals a toilet that will pretty much serve their every bathroom need. Unfortunately, if you’re attempting to make a point that we should conserve and simplify our lifestyles, spending $3,200 on something so completely unnecessary is not the best way to win over your critics.
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Any toilet that uses electricity is not ecofriendly in any way, shape or form. Has anyone coined the phrase “conspicuous eco-consumption” yet? This most certainly falls into that category.
another good term here is “greenwashing” — and that one has a bit of a pun in it
[...] “not only does it come with a seat warmer, automatic flusher, and remote control — but it also automatically flips open when the user approaches it” — ecorazzi [...]
His aim for eco-friendliness is just a little off on this pricey toilet. And, besides, 1.6 gpf - that’s so yesterday. He’s a bit behind the times. There are about 100 high efficiency models, which use only 1.28 gallons perr flush, already on the market. Even his governor is ahead with his recent legislation mandating 1.28 gpf models. Leo should have purchased a Caroma dual flush model with a little flush and a big flush option. Use only what you need. Isn’t that a key mantra of the eco-movement?
hmm not sure it is even possible to win over critics! But, hey..he has done decent work and $3,200 won’t exactly lift the poverty burden off of any nations, so hey if it gets his name splattered across blogs then more power to him!
A toilet for that much should be able to do more than just lift the lid when you approach, like helping men to aim straight, cleaning itself, and other things I probably can’t mention here…
maybe the electronic gadgets are solar powered. boys and their toys… either way that’s some serious shit…
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For an eighth of what he paid, Lenny could have bought from the same manufacturer a toilet that would have used less water. Some pretty price he’s shelled out to get a tush-warmer! Oh! You don’t suppose Toto gave it to him for the buzz…
Who does he think he is passing off his expensive rich-actor luxury item as helping the environment?!! Perhaps we should change his name to Leonardo FullofDicrapio!
[...] Wonder what happened to DiCaprio’s “deal” and if he’ll reconsider jumping on the short list? We know Tesla would most certainly appreciate the publicity of DiCaprio pulling up to events in the roadster. I mean really — what’s $98,000 to a guy that throws down $3,200 on an eco-friendly toilet? [...]
[...] Wonder what happened to DiCaprio’s “deal” and if he’ll reconsider jumping on the short list? We know Tesla would most certainly appreciate the publicity of DiCaprio pulling up to events in the roadster. I mean really — what’s $98,000 to a guy that throws down $3,200 on an eco-friendly toilet? [...]
[...] Wonder what happened to DiCaprio’s “deal” and if he’ll reconsider jumping on the short list? We know Tesla would most certainly appreciate the publicity of DiCaprio pulling up to events in the roadster. I mean really — what’s $98,000 to a guy that throws down $3,200 on an eco-friendly toilet? [...]
[...] in history, the environment is important to everyone, not just the people who read blogs about Leonardo DiCaprio’s eco-friendly composting toilet (not that Modern Jackass has anything against Mr. DiCaprio’s toilet—in fact, we commend him for [...]