Ever since moving to the top of this mountain, the toilet situation has been quite a challenge. The first year involved traditional methods of using a shovel and dealing with wild boar. In the second ...

PERFECTLY CIVILIZED: Ned Ryan Doyle will present a workshop at Living Web Farms on building an effective and efficient composting toilet on Oct. 29. Photo courtesy of Living Web Farms Editor’s note: ...

A small group of graduate and undergraduate students have committed to meeting weekly to discuss options for enhancing the Yale Farm’s sustainability. Though still in their initial stages, the ...

When it comes to eco-friendly bathroom solutions, incinerator and compost toilets stand out as two of the most popular alternatives to traditional plumbing. The difference between the two is their ...

Funny how when you say “composting toilet,” most people immediately think of remote cabins and wilderness outhouses – never swanky high-rises or charming brownstones. Which is a shame, because these ...

The campus of University of California, Merced, was one of the top 10 green buildings in 2012, according to the American Institute of Architects. Photo by Tim Griffith. A classroom in the back woods ...

After a year of primitive toilet experiences while living off the grid, Emilia created a makeshift compost toilet using ...

KCRW’s new series, “Wasted,” introduces audiences to uncovering neat solutions to the dirty problem of waste. You can listen to more from the two month-long series here. Solutions to society’s waste ...

“Make sure you use the bathroom before you leave,” my tour guide says, obviously delighted with the punch line she is about to deliver. “How often are you going to see composting toilets in a ...

The campus of University of California, Merced, was one of the top 10 green buildings in 2012, according to the American Institute of Architects. Photo by Tim Griffith. A classroom in the back woods ...