[Greenbuilding] ... device to purify human waste, make compost and generate electricity

Corwyn corwyn at midcoast.com
Sun Aug 19 13:55:56 CDT 2012


On 8/19/2012 1:47 PM, Steve Satow wrote:
> Missing the point again, Corwyn.

And you are missing mine.

> If the compost doesn't reach 120 degrees on its own, which many compost
> piles will not  do if left to their own devices, it will not kill the
> pathogens, so there needs to  be some additional (human) monitoring
> and control input.

As I said, my compost pile DOES reach 120°F and 140°F, without much 
control.  Monitoring only makes sense to me, but strictly speaking isn't 
necessary.  If your compost pile does not reach 120°F, I contend that 
you are doing it wrong.  I have proven that it can be done.

You DON'T need a complex electrical generating toilet.  You DON'T need 
propane.  You DO need a properly made compost pile, but that is ALL you 
need.


Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

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