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“Dry toilet” is one of the most confusing phrases in the composting toilet industry. In everyday use it usually means a toilet that doesn’t rely on flush water. So why the confusing name?

The composting process of a composting toilet is the same as that of any standard compost pile we're all familiar with. Compost is achieved through microbiological activity where decomposition through digestion of organic matter leads to finer and finer residuals, ultimately creating soil.

Composting toilets are equipped with cutting-edge technology to optimize the composting process, but their success is still heavily dependent on user input...

Some cleaners can have adverse effects on the composting process, so to help you maintain a healthy composting system, below are the cleaners to avoid, and the cleaners to use!

A question we get asked often is "how often are composting toilets emptied?" Obviously, emptying frequency is system and usage dependent, but there are average expected time frames.

The short answer is yes. They can easily back on to division walls in proximity to the perimeter and, with the right setup, can even be placed in more central parts of the house.

Composting toilets have been around in some shape or form since the dawn of time.

Here are the circumstances in which you should use urine diversion

Want to install a composting toilet upstairs or in a basement? You can! The best solution for installation below/above the ground floor is a self-contained zero leachate system.

Got no power or minimal power on site? No worries - a composting toilet is still an option!