The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition

The 10th Anniversary Edition of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and thoroughly researched book on the topic of composting human manure available anywhere. It includes a review of the historical, cultural and environmental issues pertaining to "human waste," as well as an in depth look at the potential health risks related to humanure recycling, with clear instructions on how to eliminate those dangers in order to safely convert humanure into garden soil. Written by a humanure composter with over twenty-five years experience, this classic work now includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to build a "$25 sawdust toilet," a chapter on alternative graywater systems, photos of owner-built sawdust toilets from around the world, and an overview of commercial composting toilets and systems. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-30-2009; Compost of last resort?; If you're serious about gardening, and you're a prepper, you *must* have this book.Well researched, there is nothing like this book on the market today - you peak oilers and survivalists, you need this book!; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: May-08-2009; (Biting my tongue to avoid making a toilet pun...); Seriously - this is a great book!The author's use of some slightly stinky words is humorously done and for the most part helps one to loosen up a little over a touchy subject.I have owned a commercial composting toilet for several years...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-13-2009; Inspirational, practical, and revolutionary!; This is one of the best books I have read! It is well written, practical, and it gives you all of the philosophical and real explanations to defend your humanure in all aspects when confronted by rabid family, neighbors, and friends....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-10-2009; excellent; If you want to learn about how to design systems that will let you safely eat your poop, this book is for you! It's the best book on the subject ... very fun to read ... mmmmmmHighly, highly recommended!; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-30-2009; Compost of last resort?; If you're serious about gardening, and you're a prepper, you *must* have this book.Well researched, there is nothing like this book on the market today - you peak oilers and survivalists, you need this book!; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-05-2006; Don't think it's all going to be perfect though.; We were so inspired by this book we ripped out both our flush toliets. We started a large composting operation in our back yard. Now we have lots of mice and flies - yes we follow the directions to the letter. He states with proper...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-10-2007; Insightful and well grounded book; The author created a masterpiece with this book, combining his vast experience of producing humanure with scientific insight, and great humor which made the book fun to read. I'm convinced that composting manure is the safest way to...; read full review | report as inappropriate