Perma Smackdown 27: Willow Feeders for Humanure (Part 1)
By paul@richsoil.com (paul wheaton)
TL;DR: Compost human waste safely and effectively by integrating ingenious willow-based systems directly into your landscape.
- Willow systems offer a clever way to manage human waste onsite.
- Ideal for locations where traditional composting isn't feasible.
- Minimizes nutrient loss by direct plant uptake.
- Reduces hauling and processing of humanure.
- Integrates waste management with productive tree growth.
Why it matters: This method offers a decentralized wastewater treatment solution, enhancing soil fertility and closing nutrient loops directly within the permaculture system.
Do this next: Research local regulations regarding human waste composting and greywater systems in your area.
Recommended for: Permaculturists and homesteaders seeking advanced, integrated ecological sanitation and nutrient cycling methods.
Paul sits down with Steven, Clay, and Alan Booker to discuss other methods of dealing with human waste, aka poop. There’s a lower limit of about 1m3 for a compost heap, so why not put it underground and put a willow tree in it to keep it in one place? Support the podcast on Patreon […]