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"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
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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 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.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Due to a plumbing fault in the house, my family have been composting in the back garden on a daily basis for over a year. What a bonus to stumble upon this book and find out that our actions have been helping to preserve the future of our planet! A number of residents in our street have complainined that the local environment has been suffering from some rather unpleasant air pollution of late, so we feel proud to be putting something back.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Even if you think the idea of composting your own toilet waste is far too outlandish for you. Once you have finished reading this book, you'll feel guilt at going against complete common sense and doing your business in drinking water, in effect poisoning your own water supply which must be cleaned with poisonous chlorine!
Joseph Jenkins convinces the reader how ignorant we've all been for far too long. He explains how the compost is completely safe to use on vegetables, even if the waste originally had parasites and heavy metals. Thermophillic composting appears to break everything down.
I couldn't recommend reading this enough.
I'll be now lending this book to my dad who is a fecophobe in its truest traditional form!
Next job. Build a compost toilet system!
Joseph Jenkins convinces the reader how ignorant we've all been for far too long. He explains how the compost is completely safe to use on vegetables, even if the waste originally had parasites and heavy metals. Thermophillic composting appears to break everything down.
I couldn't recommend reading this enough.
I'll be now lending this book to my dad who is a fecophobe in its truest traditional form!
Next job. Build a compost toilet system!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A reader's quote on the back cover of the book says it should be mandatory reading for everyone on the planet. I couldn't agree more. Joseph Jenkins' argument is compelling and important, and is greatly supported by the many references to other books and studies on the subject.
The only thing which slightly lets the book down is that there is quite a bit of repetition. Nevertheless, I highly recommend reading it and putting into action it's advice.
The only thing which slightly lets the book down is that there is quite a bit of repetition. Nevertheless, I highly recommend reading it and putting into action it's advice.
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Would benefit from being shorter
This book attempts to convince people to compost their faeces rather than flush them down the sewers. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gaius Calvus
Composting genius
This book is brilliant! I'm very much a novice when it comes to composting and have created some pretty smelly heaps in my time, but this book makes composting so simple, I love... Read more
Published 8 months ago by julia ,illan
Fascinating and valuable book
This self-published book should, as other reviewers have already written, be read by everyone on the planet. It is extraordinary. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Elizabeth O
Jenkins - a saint and a scholar
This book is a handbook of environmental sainthood and deep deep wisdom. So competently written it is certainly one of the most relevant books on the "market". Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. Milewski
Great book, vital subject!
Brilliant, practical, down to earth, and deeply needed for our time. A voice of experience, and answering many of the questions I had about compost generally as well as the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by anon
Everyone on the planet should read this book.
This book is quite simply a masterpiece. If anybody is in any doubt about reading this book - which is understandable - then I would like to assure them that it is a book that... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Edward Brinkley
Great science, narrow philosophy
As a scientist and a human, I found this book to be excellent. It has taught me a lot and opened my eyes to an excellent, cheap and eco-friendly way to deal with my family's... Read more
Published on 4 May 2007 by Mr. S. J. Dennis
Brilliant Man, Brilliant Book, Only one and a half problems
This book is informative, well researched and solicits a needed paradigm shift for our culture. I recomend this book highly to anyone who eats. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 1999
Very Funny, Excellent technical info.
One of the few memorable books I would own.
Ideal for anyone concerned with individual responsibility of their own waste.
Excellent reference material.
Published on 28 Sep 1998
Always wanted to write this one, but he did it first!!!!
This book tells all you'll ever need to know about how you can save the precious by-products of the food you eat. Read more
Published on 20 July 1998
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