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A compost toilet is an aerobic environment composed largely of sawdust, human waste and sometimes earth that is decomposed by bacteria and fungi. Properly manag

• 24gttghh 8y ago
  You still don't necessarily want to/can't use composted human waste for growing food for human consumption, because many jurisdictions regulate their application in different areas of agriculture. e.g.: Virginia: "All materials removed from a composting privy shall be buried," and "compost material shall not be placed in vegetable gardens or on the ground surface.[0] Rhode Island: "Solids produced by alternative toilets may be buried on site," while, "residuals shall not be applied to food crops.[1] I'm all for doing it regardless, as it seems more sustainable than traditional sewage treatment! [0]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet#cite_note-26 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet#cite_note-26 [1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet#cite_note-25 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet#cite_note-25