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Humanure is a term coined by Joseph Jenkins to discuss the composting of human | Humanure is a term coined by Joseph Jenkins to discuss the composting of human [[feces]]. | ||
For for a discussion of the science and theory | A summary of the method is as follows | ||
*Use sawdust to bury manure. Sawdust provides carbon and this balances the nitrogen in the faeces. A good carbon-nitrogen balance is needed for composting. The Sawdust also keeps bad smells in and keeps flies away. | |||
*Do not separate urine and feces, as the urine provides moisture the microorganisms need. | |||
*As well as adding the buckets from the toilet to the compost heap, throw on chunky materials like straw. This traps air pockets in the compost heap. | |||
*Optionally, skewer the compost heap with sticks or pipes to provide more aeration. | |||
*Let it sit for a year before using on plants | |||
For for a discussion of the science and theory of composting toilets see [[Composting toilets]] for case studies and how-tos, see the [[:Category:Composting toilets]] pages. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
*http://www.weblife.org/humanure/index.html | *http://www.weblife.org/humanure/index.html | ||
*http://humanurehandbook.com/ | *http://humanurehandbook.com/ | ||
Revision as of 11:18, 12 February 2013
Humanure is a term coined by Joseph Jenkins to discuss the composting of human feces.
A summary of the method is as follows
- Use sawdust to bury manure. Sawdust provides carbon and this balances the nitrogen in the faeces. A good carbon-nitrogen balance is needed for composting. The Sawdust also keeps bad smells in and keeps flies away.
- Do not separate urine and feces, as the urine provides moisture the microorganisms need.
- As well as adding the buckets from the toilet to the compost heap, throw on chunky materials like straw. This traps air pockets in the compost heap.
- Optionally, skewer the compost heap with sticks or pipes to provide more aeration.
- Let it sit for a year before using on plants
For for a discussion of the science and theory of composting toilets see Composting toilets for case studies and how-tos, see the Category:Composting toilets pages.