OFF GRID TOILETS: WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR HOME? STORY

OFF GRID TOILETS: WHICH ONE DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR HOME?

Living off the grid isn't just about enjoying the peace and tranquillity of a home away from city noise and distractions. It also involves taking care of some very practical matters, such as providing heat, food, water, shelter, and yes, toilet facilities.

> Can I DIY it ? Ie. install the toilet, build the outhouse, hook up the plumbing, manage the tanks, etc.? > What are the pros and cons of this system as it could impact OUR family? For example, a manufacturer's compostable toilet manual could say "with regular usage." 5 THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT OFF GRID TOILETS FOR YOUR FAMILY Learn more

5 OFF GRID TOILET OPTIONS TO CONSIDER

1. OFF GRID OUTHOUSES 2. REGULAR PLUMBING SYSTEM TO A TANK OR SEPTIC SYSTEM 3. PROPANE OR ELECTRIC INCINERATOR TOILET 4. A HONEY BUCKET 5. COMPOSTABLE OFF GRID TOILETS Learn more

1. OFF GRID OUTHOUSES

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In this scenario, you'd have a regular toilet and plumbing pipes that lead out to an above ground sewage tank, an in-ground septic tank or a septic field bed.

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3. PROPANE OR ELECTRIC INCINERATOR TOILET

So in its simplest form, a honey bucket is just a toilet seat over a plastic-bag lined bucket.

5. COMPOSTABLE OFF GRID TOILETS

An increasingly popular option for off grid toilets is the composting toilet . These toilets simply evaporate the water in human waste and turn the remaining solid waste and toilet paper into compost/fertilizer, safely and without odour. Read More!

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