Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

Kaleva

(37,988 posts) Sun Aug 26, 2012, 01:13 PM Aug 2012

Recycling urine for fertilizing plants.

Posted this in the gardening group but thought it may be of interest here for those who wish to save on money for fertilizer and on water bills (less flushing of the toilet).

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11592465

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Recycling urine for fertilizing plants. (Original Post) Kaleva Aug 2012 OP

Very interesting. cbayer Aug 2012 #1

Here's a link to a youtube vid of a human waste compost pile Kaleva Aug 2012 #2

A couple of years ago, I visited some friends living on a reservation in Washington state. cbayer Aug 2012 #3

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

1. Very interesting.

Reply to Kaleva (Original post)

Sun Aug 26, 2012, 01:15 PM

Aug 2012

We have to dispose of our own waste and being able to recycle it is a really appealing idea.

There are some composting toilets we have been looking at. They are really intriguing, but pricey.

Kaleva

(37,988 posts)

2. Here's a link to a youtube vid of a human waste compost pile

Reply to cbayer (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 26, 2012, 01:39 PM

Aug 2012

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I'd get into alot of trouble if I did such a thing in town but for those who live way out in the sticks, this might be an option.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

3. A couple of years ago, I visited some friends living on a reservation in Washington state.

Reply to Kaleva (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 26, 2012, 01:46 PM

Aug 2012

They had a toilet in their cabin that was basically a tub filled with sawdust. They emptied it directly into their compost pile.

All I can say is that their garden was amazing! FWIW, there was really no objectionable odor.

Which is more than I can say about my boat when the tank is getting full and the weather warm, lol.

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