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composting toilet
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A self-contained toilet that uses the process of aerobic decomposition (composting) to break down feces into humus and odorless gases. Advantages of a composting toilet include:
- Water and the energy are conserved
- Saves over 3000 gal/year compared to typical toilet; 1500 gal/year compared to a low-flush toilet
- Turns a waste product into a valuable soil amendment, a key for sustainable agriculture
- Nutrients and pathogens don’t end up polluting waterways
- The infrastructure is much cheaper than a conventional sewage system
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