Transparent toilet cubicles have been introduced in China against smokers
In the shopping malls of the Chinese city of Shenzhen, high-tech toilet stalls have begun to be used, which become transparent when cigarette smoke is detected. The innovation is aimed at combating illegal smoking in public toilets and has already caused an active discussion on the web. This was reported on December 16 by The Standard.
The experiment was launched in shopping malls in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. Booths with smart glass have been installed in the men's and women's toilets, which normally remains opaque and ensures the privacy of visitors. However, when smoke appears, the built-in sensors instantly activate the transparent mode. As a result, the glass panels become completely transparent, and the person smoking inside the booth is in full view of others.
According to sources, the system was introduced due to the difficulty of monitoring: many smokers hid in closed booths, which made it difficult to detect violations and created discomfort for other visitors. The use of smart glass has made it possible to simultaneously strengthen discipline and simplify the administration of public spaces.
The measure caused a wide response in Chinese social networks. Users positively assessed the technological approach, noting that it effectively protects people from secondhand smoke and acts as a strong psychological deterrent. Some commentators have suggested spreading this practice across the country.
As reported on December 5, the State Duma (State Duma) proposed to ban the involvement of persons under 21 in work with tobacco, nicotine-containing and alcoholic products. As the authors noted, due to their young age, some employees may not be fully aware of their responsibility and may be negligent about the legal restrictions on the sale of tobacco and alcohol, especially when serving people of the same age range.
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