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The Scoop on Poop: Safely capturing and recycling the nutrients in greywater, humanure and urine by Dan Chiras (Paperback, 2016)

Flush it and forget it is the plumbing mantra of the industrialized world. Most people just want sewage to go away, preferably without having to see, smell, or worse yet, touch it. But crap has a bad rap. Human waste is a valuable resource we can use to support food production. Blackwater, greywater, and solids are actually rich in organic matter, and alternative means of handling these wastes can conserve enormous quantities of fresh water for other uses. The Scoop on Poop presents a wide range of ways to answer the call of nature, and in so doing to maximize the benefits of existing waste water. This book explores proven alternatives to Western sanitation. Whether you're interested in composting toilets, outdoor grey- or blackwater planters, constructed wetlands, or other innovative solutions, author Dan Chiras will walk you through: System pros and cons Design, construction, and maintenance advice Costs, permitting issues, and the safe treatment of composted waste All system plans are relatively simple and straightforward enough for the average homeowner to build and install. Intended for readers who live in cities, towns and rural environments, thisis a practical guide to safe, ingenious ways to capture the nutrients from waste and recycle them back into your soil to grow fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers-all without running afoul of the ick factor.

Author
Dan Chiras
Publication Name
The Scoop ON Poop: Safely Capturing and Recycling the Nutrients in Greywater, Humanure and Urine
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Sustainability
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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