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Goodbye chemical toilet, hello independence!

Switching to a #composting toilet is not just about ecology - it's a smart upgrade for anyone who is solving #offgrid self-sufficiency.

End of infrastructure dependence!
No blue chemistry, no searching for sinks. You use the liquid component after dilution as a nitrogen fertilizer, the solid component dries and turns into #compost

The magic of #separation !
The smell does not come from the feces themselves, but from their mixing - an ammonia reaction and rotting are triggered. A simple mechanical separator eliminates this without chemicals.

12V microfan!
Power consumption below 1.5 W, permanent negative pressure in the container. It sucks up moisture, dries the substrate (coconut fiber / sawdust) → zero odor indoors.

Water consumption: 0 liters!
Using drinking water to transport waste is a waste of resources in an offgrid environment.

#trobolo #farm #farmstr #farming #garden #gardening #permaculture

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Troy · 5d
I'd love some more details. I've been pondering this while looking at properties that don't have a septic system. How does the mechanical separation work, or is this the result of choosing where to eliminate? What's this "searching for sinks" business? Does the dilution equate to "Do urinate into...
TallBrian · 5d
In any environment. This is the single biggest open loop in human ecology.
Annie☕ · 5d
Wish they could do this at scale for residential developments.