Poo to Loo to Avocado

One of residents on the farm is experimenting and using a simple composting toilet system.  The goals are simple, as is the design:  Using a simple, inexpensive toilet create compost from human waste.

This is the loveable loo.  See how it works?  Do your thing, then cover it with carbon based materials, here peat moss.  When the bucket is full, empty it into the compost bin and let the composting process begin.  The waste decomposes rather quickly here in warm wet Hawaii.

Here is the composter.  You could make one simple enough or get a commercially made unit.  The opening at the bottom allows for the finished product, nice, rich, clean, sweet compost, as seen here in the buckets, to be collected.  New waste goes in the top.

The finished compost is put on flowers and trees, seen here are several 1 year old avocados. 

Good for the plants and good for the environment!

If you'd like to learn more go to http://humanurehandbook.com/store/LOVEABLE-LOO-Eco-Toilet.html