Compost Toilet System (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBZwOqLJvBA What do you think of this setup?  One day I will build my own composting toilet.  I know I keep saying it, but seriously...I will do it soon.  It's too awesome to ignore.  I'd recommend checking out the Humanure Handbook if you're looking to learn more...everyone that has a composting toilet will tell you about this book.  

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Worm Factory 360 review (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAjrkL9D_WI When my friend told me he had a Worm Factory in his basement, I had to check it out. Although I use a Worm Inn system, I definitely like how this system works, too.  Check the video for my on-the-spot observations! When it comes to vermicomposting, I'm a big fan although it requires some attention to ensure the worms are happy. I've made my own worm bins in the past, and then decided to focus my attention on the Worm Inn system: better airflow, easier harvesting of castings. I kinda forgot about the Worm Factory 360.  It's been on the market for a while now, but I prefer outdoor composting in a typical cubic yard compost bin. I was hanging out at my friend's house, and he wanted me…

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Green Cat Litter (article)

Here's a great article written by Madeleine of http://www.nzecochick.com .  She offers some good solutions for greening your cat litter that are worth checking out.  Take it away, Madeleine! If you have a cat (or like me you don’t have a cat but when my family goes away our home is the cat hotel for them) you have to deal with cat poop. If you have a cat door this is easy as they just go poop outside, normally in a new section of garden where you have planted seeds. Grr. Cats are great pets but boy can they be destructive and annoying. Not to mention their impact on the bird population! If you have an indoor cat or don’t have a cat door or your cat sleeps inside you’ll…

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