Composting toilets

If you are planning on building a DIY composting toilet, definitely read these tips first to avoid the same mistakes I did!

Do you want to create a DIY composting toilet? If yes, here is a complete guide on everything you need to know when designing a composting toilet.

For me, it was never a question—composting toilet all the way! But I'll be honest, the environmental benefits were not at the forefront of my mind when I made that decision. Not many things gross me out, but the idea of dealing with a black tank makes me truly queasy. I also wanted to cut down on the list of things...

What is a composting toilet? How our DIY composting toilet system was built and how it works for our cabin and campsites on the CSC land.

The Petersen family has been using composting toilets for several years now. They started out in a renovated airstream with a composting toilet/all-in-one method, and upgraded to a diverter composting toilet in their 5th wheel. Their composting toilet was the inspiration and first prototype for what would be the THRONE composting toilet products later on. […]

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To pick the right DIY composting toilet for you, consider your building skills, budget, and which of our ideas would be the most feasible for you.

The main problem with composting toilets, as it pertains to vanlife, is that they don’t create compost fast enough. Turning human waste into compost that is safe and non-toxic takes time and a delicate balance of the right conditions.

What’s the main advantage of building your own DIY composting toilet?🤔 Whew, that’s impossible to answer, because it’s a different reason for any unique setup out there. Maybe it’s the affordability, or matching the style to your home. Maybe it’s the size or making it accessible to unique living situations. Or it’s the possibility to customize your toilet to fit your preferences in terms of using and emptying it. Like piping your liquids outside to a bigger, more accessible urine jug.