Composting toilets reduce water usage and do not require flushing. Composting toilets are gaining popularity for a good reason—they are environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and perfect for remote ...

Alternative sanitation systems use creatures that find homes in human poop. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Big, black wasplike things living in your toilet may sound more like a ...

SANTA CRUZ — A composting toilet pilot program appears headed for the San Lorenzo Valley after getting a recent vote of support from local leaders. GiveLove, a California-based nonprofit specializing ...

Chrissy Wade didn’t think there was anything wrong with the way her family lived on its off-grid farm in Waterville. The four — including two teenagers — inhabit a simple, wood-heated yurt on 56 ...

Which composting toilet is best? If you’re looking to live off-grid or spend more time camping far away from facilities, the number one question is all about number two: what do you do with human ...

Construction on new bathrooms at Rio Grande Park is complete, and a soft opening is underway to work out the kinks in the facility’s state-of-the-art composting toilet system. The building project ...

The modern flush toilet may be a marvel of engineering but installing one on a boat or RV or in a remote cabin can be challenging. Flush toilets also require a steady supply of water, and the ...

One of the most important commodities for the camping or RV lifestyle is a supply of fresh water for both sanitation and cooking purposes. A working bathroom is not far behind on the list. However, ...