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

Jenkins, Joseph C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964425831 ISBN 13: 9780964425835

Publisher: Joseph Jenkins, Inc., 2005

Synopsis

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 thirty years experience, this classic work now includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to build a "$25 humanure toilet," a chapter on alternative graywater systems, photos of owner-built humanure toilets from around the world, and an overview of commercial composting toilets and systems.

About this title

About the Author

Joseph Jenkins has been an organic gardener since 1975 and a humanure composter since 1977. He lives in western Pennsylvania on his owner-built, 143-acre homestead. More information can be seen at HumanureHandbook.com, including the author's speaking schedule, message boards, photos of his work with humanure education in countries such as Mongolia and Haiti, and access to the authors humanure ecommerce store (HumanureStore.com).

From the Back Cover

"This is a cult classic which might strike those without an outhouse as disgusting. But the methods outlined within have the potential to change the ecological fate of the world." New Yorker Magazine

"Forced to self-publish due to the 'taboo topic, the unthinkable issue,' of this publication, Joseph Jenkins' Humanure Handbook now has become an international best-seller. Whether we are all ready to subscribe to his ideology yet or not, Jenkins' enjoyable and witty publication is a no-nonsense insight into the 'dreaded ingredient.'" Organic Life

"Despite all the books on manure and how to use it, human manure composting is not covered elsewhere, making the Humanure Handbook a fine reference for any who would learn these basics. If you're an avid composter, there's nothing like this on the market." Midwest Book Review

"Finally we have a comprehensive book on recycling human excrement without chemicals, high technology or pollution. Well written, practical, and thoroughly researched..." Whole Earth Review

"Jenkins provides a convincing case that human waste can and should be a safe composting material." Mother Earth News

Edition details

• Publisher: Joseph Jenkins, Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0964425831
• ISBN 13: 9780964425835
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256