- Composting toilets and urinals convert human waste into organic compost. By adding aerobic bacteria and fungi, the compost can become usable soil. These toilets and urinals are usually combined with a fan that provides continuous ventilation to the bathroom, according to "Building Systems for Interior Designers."
- Composting toilets and urinals require no water to function. They can also eliminate the need for being hooked up to a sewer system. The water from sinks as well as urine from the urinals can be routed through special trenches and later recycled for irrigation use.
- Composting toilets can have problems with insects and larvae within the compost. It could be necessary to combine wood shavings with the compost; a mechanical mixing of the material might also be needed to promote composting. Improper ventilation or too much moisture in the system can result in problems with odor and carbon dioxide buildup, according to "Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings."
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