Synopsis
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 years experience, this classic work now includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to build a "$25 composting toilet." Also new to the second edition is a chapter on alternative graywater systems; color photos of humanure compost gardens; a review of U.S. state regulations pertaining to compost toilets, graywater systems, and constructed wetlands; and a list of compost toilets sources worldwide. The humor throughout the book, however, remains execrable.
About the Author
Joseph C. Jenkins has been an organic gardener since 1975, and a humanure composter since 1977. He divides his time between restoring century-old stone roofs, carrying on a trade he has practiced since 1967, and researching, writing, and publishing. In 1998, Jenkins was nominated for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Three Rivers Environmental Award in recognition of his work with the Humanure Handbook.
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