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Subject: Re: Human Fesces as Fertilizer
From: "bernie o'neill" <boneill@smartchat.net.au>
Organization: Customer of Connect.com.au Pty. Ltd.
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 00 12:38:40
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Japanese have used direct application for fertilizer for generations. Common
use in rural India is to recycle through a worm farm and apply the vermicast as
fertilizer. There are several easily constructed drop toilet designs available
if anyone is interested. It is also used for methane gas generation. The
product from one cow and a family of four can produce sufficient methane for an
average household. (cooking gas only) The waste product is then spread as
fertilizer. There have been several attempts to popularize the techniques but
the taboos are still quite strong. Worm farms give the best result as the
bacteria produced by the worm overwhelms any human pathogens / bacteria. If the
worm farm is used in conjunction with a mini wetland area the water run-off is
also purified and suitable for vegetables. It is claimed the water is drinking
quality but I haven't been game enough to try.

Shelly Lamontagne wrote:

> When I read this post, I was surprised to see no responses to it!
> Is there any discussion to be had on the subject of "humanure"? I know
> there are techniques for using human waste as fertilizer, but I also know
> there can be serious problems with doing it wrong. Any resources or ideas
> on this ultimate recycling possibility?
> wrote in message
> news:MOD$000304.18004@rec.gardens.ecosystems...
> >
> > I did this for the last 45 years and nothing works as well(except for
> > cow manure).Very tasty tomatoes when harvested.
> >
> > " I'm Gonna Throw The Piggy Off The Hill "
> >