Category Archives: Composting Toilets FAQs
Composting Toilet Systems: What You Need to Know
There are many different kinds of composting toilet systems currently available for home consumers to purchase. Composting toilet systems generally contain the following four components: a reactor, which is the container in which the composting takes place; an exhaust system, to remove odors and help control liquid build up; a means by which to turn … Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions about Composting Toilets
If you are just learning about composting toilets, or have an interest in purchasing one for your home, cabin, boat or RV, you are likely to have many questions. Below you will find links to articles from this website answering some of the most common questions I have encountered regarding composting toilets. (If you are … Continue reading
Remote and Self-Contained Composting Toilets Compared
When selecting a composting toilet for your home, you will be faced with the choice between a remote (or “split”) composting toilet system or a self-contained composting toilet. Each model has its own advantages and disadvantages, and careful consideration of each type should be made prior to any purchase. Here are some of the differences … Continue reading
Top Five Questions about Composting Toilets
If you are just learning about composting toilets, you are likely to have a lot of questions regarding what they are, how they operate and more. Here are some of the top questions people commonly ask about composting toilets: Q) What are Composting Toilets? A) Like a compost pile or a compost bin, composting toilets … Continue reading
What is Humanure and What Can I Do With It?
If you are exploring composting toilets or other forms of alternative waste systems, it is likely that you have already come across the term “humanure” being used, but not defined. What is Humanure? Humanure is a neologism (a newly coined word becoming more popular in common speech, but not fully accepted into mainstream language) that … Continue reading