4. Scoop on Poop: Safely Composting Humanure

Dan Chiras
Dan Chiras The Evergreen Institute

Learn how to compost human poop safely.

Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below:

  • A 24-minute video by Dan Chiras.
  • A PDF download of notes from Dan to get you started.

Humans generate enormous amounts of nutrient-rich excretions every day. In nature, such excretions are cycled back into ecosystems ensuring the continuation of life. If we’re going to life sustainably on planet Earth, we’ got to the same. Fortunately, it is rather easy to safely collect and return these valuable “wastes” into gardens, orchards, and berry patches. This video will show you how.

Download a PDF from this workshop video!


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