There are many benefits to owning and using a composting toilet, and in this article we are going to look at the benefits of choosing the Envirolet® composting toilet. 
Firstly, let’s cover some basics…
What is a composting toilet system?
It is a system that is aerobic in nature, meaning it uses oxygen alone for its process as opposed to the typical septic tank usage which uses anaerobic decomposition. These systems are typically waterless or they would use very little water for the flushing mechanism. The excreta or toilet wast is able to be reused as valuable compost.
Advantages to using a composting toilet:
- reduced water costs
- some cities offer rebates for community sewer charges
- the system creates valuable compost that you can then use
- it can be much better for the environment in the long run because it reduces water usage and water contamination
- you can put anything organic (food items) into the toilet making it an easy compost solution for the household
Do they smell?
Assuming that you system is set up correctly, there should not be any odor and in fact they can be less smelly than regular septic systems. It is possible to rig a do-it-yourself toilet, but there are great toilets on the market today. Of course there is a cost up front to purchasing such a system, but long term you will save money because your sewage costs completely go away, you will have greatly reduced water usage and you are left with a valuable nutrient rich compost to use in your garden. Now let’s look a specific toilet recommendation that is very popular among eco friendly toilets.
Envirolet® DC12 Waterless Composting Toilet System
- waterless self-contained toilet
- dual 12VDC fans
- powered by a 12V Battery (not included) and 4″ Wind Turbine (included)
- product dimensions: 33 x 25 x 25 inches
- product weight: 85 pounds (shipping weight is 94 pounds)
- ideal for home, business, cottage or cabin
- empty as little as once a year
- sanitary, clean and odor-free
- lifetime warranty on HDPE body
Enjoy!
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