The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition by Joseph C. Jenkins

The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition
by Joseph C. Jenkins

Price: $25.00

ISBN: 0964425831

ISBN-13: 9780964425835

Edition: 3

Data published: 2005

Publisher: Jenkins Publishing

Description of the Book: The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition

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The 10th Anniversary Edition of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and thoroughly researched book on the topic of composting human manure available anywhere. It includes a review of the historical, cultural and environmental issues pertaining to "human waste," as well as an in depth look at the potential health risks related to humanure recycling, with clear instructions on how to eliminate those dangers in order to safely convert humanure into garden soil. Written by a humanure composter with over twenty-five years experience, this classic work now includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to build a "$25 sawdust toilet," a chapter on alternative graywater systems, photos of owner-built sawdust toilets from around the world, and an overview of commercial composting toilets and systems.

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Details of the Book: The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, Third Edition

Author: Joseph C. Jenkins

Number Of Pages: 256

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 081095415X

ISBN-13: 9780964425835

Language: English

Amazon Sales Rank: 6552

Publication Date: 2005

Publisher: Jenkins Publishing

Package Dimensions: 0.70 x 8.90 x 6.00 inches

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