Q: I can smell an odor in the bathroom area? In the unlikely event that you still experience odor, there are several things to check. 1. First, inspect the screens which are on the outside ends of the intake and exhaust vent pipes. Clean them thoroughly. Check for airflow out […]
This article discusses how to get rid of flies in a composting toilet, and avoid them in the future. The Thinktank Waterless Toilet is airtight under normal operating conditions. Therefore, flies are very rarely a problem. However, if you have another brand of toilet, you may encounter a problem with […]
This is a bit of a gray area. If you are building a new home, the building inspector may insist on an “approved” composting toilet system. What exactly this means can vary from place to place. In some areas, composting toilets are welcome if properly installed and used. In other […]
How to Compost Human Waste Disclaimer: These are only my suggestions on how to compost human waste, based on the comprehensive Composting Toilet Guidelines published by the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and recommendations from the World Health Organization. I make no guarantees about the accuracy of this information, […]
Top 10 things to know before buying a composting toilet 1. Will it stink inside? Absolutely not, as long as you have a toilet with a vent and fan. The fan draws air into the toilet, and exhausts the stinky air outside. It should never enter the bathroom area. 2. […]
Tiny homes are getting extremely popular. They offer some people the opportunity to escape the lifelong, crushing debt often associated with regular housing. Here is a great article on how one couple made it work. Composting Toilets USA.
Marine composting toilets offer one possible solution for dealing with the difficult problem of human waste aboard a boat. There are several makes and models, but the principle is the same. Solid waste, including toilet paper, drops down into a lower chamber beneath the toilet bowl. A trap door keeps […]
