Life in a Tiny House called Fy Nyth - Humanure Handbook & My Composting Setup

Find the latest edition of the Humanure Handbook at amzn.to/2Onqk6B . And see how my system, which I love and have been using for five years now, works to produce rich compost and fertilizer instead of toxic waste. Find the other videos on my toilet setup in this playlist - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGOXOZxe9cUQOScJw3kSpTJt And find your own composting worms at - amzn.to/37jhJtY
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If you are new to my channel and Fy Nyth (Welsh for "My Nest") in general, welcome! I'm Ariel. I live off grid (as in no physical connection to public utilities) in a tiny house on wheels in the mountains of western Wyoming. I've been living this lifestyle for close to six years now and love it! What will you find if you follow my channel and watch my videos?
Real life here. I try to show the good and the bad. The ups and the downs. What works, and what doesn't. The parts I love (most of it!), and the things that suck. Not just the showroom version of a tiny house, but everyday life in a tiny house. Not just the romantic idea of "homesteading" or off grid life, but the everyday details of this lifestyle. I split my own wood for heat, carry my water by hand, and attempt to grow as much of my own food as I can between the weather and wildlife here. I hope to help others learn from my mistakes and make life just a little easier for anyone else interested in pursuing a similar lifestyle.
I live in a somewhat harsh and cold climate, but enjoy the stunning sceanery and wildlife that I am surrounded by on a daily basis. You'll also see videos of of the nature and wildlife around my home. If you are interested in my photography or purchasing a photo, I'd love if you follow that over at Facebook.com/ArielCelestePhotography or ArielCelestePhotography.zenfolio.com!
For a bit of my background, as a child, I was fortunate enough to be able to spend much of my free time exploring and playing in the woods. Little has changed now that I'm older I suppose. I moved to a place with a bigger woods and still enjoy spending my time outside gardening, hiking, exploring, and photographing the natural world around me. As the eldest of seven children who grew up in a homeschooling family, I had the opportunity, not always appreciated at the time, to learn to do quite a bit of work. I've enjoyed a wide range of jobs, everything from greenhouses and flower arranging to wilderness therapy with teens, to milking cows. Mostly, I enjoy doing the kinds of things that I think provide a real service or value to others. Some of my other hobbies include backpacking, hosting people, cooking, preserving food, anything to do with nutrition, reading, journalling, and sitting around a fire and talking to my close friends.
Check out a few of the videos in these playlists to catch up on what goes on here!
Frequently Asked Questions - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGPLLyKqZTIEoQopnCMY_3Cr
Tiny House Cooking - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGOwEfjzW9MKoPYC7m9C4AIV
Winter Things - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGP-yM6yiOqjDKBYUrr2Y7rH
Wildlife - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGPskKIsKWBvqyKZ_tuFN6EB
Tiny House, Big Garden - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGPf40unByiAKyeHZO-hBaKT
Wood Stove & Firewood - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGNacFKackN8sLHq_lnteAFh
Composting Toilet Stuff - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGOXOZxe9cUQOScJw3kSpTJt
Appliances & Utilities - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGPH3wlkQc7sNkEYlrvj3-AM
How To Downsize - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGMafunfImAo_jCF7SMPN5Dn
Wild Food Foraging - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGOgTXOi44CRjHXCS1avh8ij
Preserving Food - kzbin.info/aero/PLahYrM1qHHGN9iLse_jA7kmeeRmUuNi8D
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Many thanks to all of you amazing people! If you really value the info you find on my channel, are very comfortable yourself, and want to help out with things here, there are two ways to do so that are a huge help to me!
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And I keep a running wish list of things I could use around here at a.co/aSEscEa .

[@anjaschatz640]

In my father's place we came back to use bucket woodchips toilet out in the shed. Easy, retro, when leaving the door open you can watch squirrels and birds, or rain and light in the mornings. Feels like ultimate luxury and real real life

[@annmariekane8063]

While in the bathroom last night it crossed my mind how obscenely wasteful it is using clean drinking water to dispose of waste. Woke up and saw your video. Thank you for making composting less "scary" - Hopefully this method will soon be the norm in our culture.

[@FyNyth]

Yeah apparently we collectively flush about 5 billion dollars worth of water down toilets every year in the States alone. And that's not counting the cost to deal with all the toxic sewage created, or the loss of all the valuable compost which sells for higher prices per pound than coal. I hope this becomes standard all over the world!

[@norxgirl1]

Have thought this for decades....don't understand how the "recycled" water will ever be the same...

[@AhuvasarfatiSiberians]

you are amazing , a brave and intelligent young woman, i appreciate your zest to do the right thing no matter what others may think, thanks again for an amazingly imformative video.

[@blahblahjumpswing1504]

So loyal, why now tho? This bugs me. Like worm bugs me.

[@FyNyth]

You're welcome!

[@HannahBMann]

This was so informative! Thanks for sharing about the worms too!

[@FyNyth]

Glad it's helpful! I really do enjoy teaming up with worms. They are such hard little workers.

[@Pyrinsomniac]

I got a copy of The Humanure Handbook when I first decided that I wanted to eventually move into a tiny house. I've seen the Nature's Head in many tiny house videos and seen it referenced even more places, but I've never seen anyone break down and explain their system this thoroughly before, so thank you! The worms are an excellent idea. One of my favorite things about your videos is how very pragmatic you are; thank you for being an excellent reference. Also, Burley is a Very Good and Smart Boy who minds impressively well! He's beautiful, and you've done such a wonderful job with him. What a good dog.

[@FyNyth]

So glad to hear it's useful!

[@anjaschatz640]

I love the pragmatic and the competence. Much!

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Only Miss Ariel could carry this video off! 😄👍

[@michellegordon4211]

just ordered my own copy. guess where i'll be reading it?

[@DavyRayVideo]

I read this book years ago. It is simply the best reference for this subject. Worth a read, for sure.

[@FyNyth]

Yeah it's great! I'd actually been using a composting toilet for more than 4 years before I first read his book, but it really is inspiring.

[@paullong4086]

I watch a video for 30 minutes about poop and you made it sound fascinating.

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

I dont know why I never thought to use worms in my humanure compost. Great Idea! I do the bucket system now.

[@FyNyth]

If you have a bucket you need to empty more often, adding them into that might not make a big difference as they will only have so much time to work, but for sure in a main pile they make a big difference in helping break everything down faster!

[@Chrisrrable]

Great video, Ariel! I swear by my Nature's Head in my Tiny House. Best purchase ever and it changed my life! Been using it for almost two years and unlike before, it's a chore I don't mind doing every month or so. I did learn something new from your video today: using worms to aid composting in the NH itself. I will certainly try that!

[@FyNyth]

Wonderful! I was a little nervous about the concept before trying it, but I do think it's the best thing ever. I would bet you'll like the worms in there!

[@michaelbourquin9814]

Well said! We also use a compost toilet, very common in the area we live. One of my fav quotes in the Humanure Handbook is "Consider the drain as a conduit to the natural world".

[@FyNyth]

Very true!

[@tamarap387]

I agree with you entirely about the humanure method and how it is the least smelly and easiest way! I have a little store in Nova Scotia Canada and lived in the back of it...off grid, so did the bucket style set up...covering (the #2 deposits) with cedar mulch each time. I even recently had someone make me a wooden compartment for both the toilet side and mulch holding side. Just wonderful!

[@willymags123]

I missed you so much. I'm so glad you're back on. I'm just going back and watching your videos again. Till next time, God bless

[@barbforbis1260]

Very informative. Didnt know about the worms, will definitely be incorporating this idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@FyNyth]

I did try a spell without them to see how much of a difference they were making and realized it was quite noticeable!

[@wandacraig8286]

Fabulous! Great info. You've inspired this 62 year old!

[@mags102755]

I have always wondered about composting toilets. This was great to learn!

[@FyNyth]

Glad it's helpful!

[@itsmarialifestyle4355]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world. I'm personally aware with most of it but hopefully there are people here who educate themselves to the simplicity of our, well, excrement.

[@FyNyth]

Hopefully this knowledge will become more and more prevalent!

[@Flowergurl2000]

Right on, compost everything!

[@dedepyle7046]

Howdy from Texas. I have seen Doug and Stacey's video of their poop buckets and was ex tied and now I have seen yours. WOW!!! Someone's going to see me excitied about poop and laugh...😁 The hubby and I are living in our 5th wheel camper and looking for land to put it on and get out of the RV park. I'm ready to do away with the flush toilet and go compost. It makes more sense and it is a valuable resource to our earth. Thank you for your videos. Keep them coming. God bless you Love!❤

[@FyNyth]

Glad it's helpful! Their system works really well too.

[@mk1photography61]

It’s amazing how we use so much water in the west to go to the toilet 🚽

[@FyNyth]

Yeah apparently we collectively flush about 5 billion dollars worth of water down toilets every year in the States alone. And that's not counting the cost to deal with all the toxic sewage created, or the loss of all the valuable compost which sells for higher prices per pound than coal.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Some people have the nerve to flush twice while crops are dying and people go without showers. Unbelievable. Nothing like experience to make people wiser.

[@mk1photography61]

We need a huge re education program to tell children what we need to do

[@shannonkringen]

Loved hearing about the worms!

[@norxgirl1]

So informative....excellent and thorough teaching ....first time I have seen exactly how a Nature's Head system works from start to finish.....have seen the basics described in a few sentences in other channels. I have seen Off Grid Doug and Stacy's video about emptying the 25 accumulated 5 gallon buckets into a compost pile to break down for 2 years. Love how you have gone outside the box and use the vinegar/sugar for the urine reservoir, then the worms/peat moss for the other collection device, then to the compost pile.....

[@berlingolingoful]

In the opening, your hair looks so pretty in the sunlight!

[@jamiereynolds3407]

I use buckets with bags and put fine sawdust over our poos, we empty is at least once a week, sometimes twice and that is with 5 people in our family. It’s a little more hands off than what you have there. I love it and never want to go back. You are right about that. Anyways it’s more like taking out the trash the way we do it. It never smells, it smells like a fresh hamster cage sometimes with the wood chips, and maybe it has smelled slightly sweet before, rarely. One extra thing composting does it keep the wild animals away, they are more afraid of our farm. I don’t know if it would work the same for everyone but for us in Wyoming the coyotes, pumas, badgers and bear are so nervous to come near our home and farm. We have not had fences around the animals yet in over a year - I think without meaning to we have marked our territory!

[@christinacyrus3824]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Wondered about all of this. Did not know how to ask. Proves worms are awesome creatures, and some bacteria is the BEST!!!

[@FyNyth]

Worms are really wonderful things. As well as the vast majority of bacteria. :) Glad it's helpful!

[@Tippi08]

This was so interesting. I also watched your last composting video too. It helps to demystify composting and to expose people to an alternative way to do you things. Somehow I just feel like the natural cycle that humans had before civilization probably was better for the earth, early humans probably composted the humanure and we have become disconnected from our ability to creat a natural balance and harmony between what comes in and what goes out.

[@FyNyth]

A "natural balance and harmony" is a wonderful thing!

[@bongoslide]

It is very good to see the less glamorous side of living this lifestyle, and not bad, I imagine your garden will get bigger or at least be rich,

[@FyNyth]

I try to share real life here! :)

[@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING LASS!

[@FyNyth]

You're welcome!

[@mspat8195]

AweSome video! Great presentation, teaching & demonstration of a delicate subject. Worms, absolutely a genius idea, one that had me feeling kinda dumb for not thinking of them for this, too. Any time spent here is always a pleasurable, learning visit. 💞👵

[@conrad13579]

Comprehensive , well-narrated Video. The technique and methods clearly can pass the test of Time. Thanks.

[@jencameron8124]

I just couldn't help but think to myself, "wow, look what a human produced...compost!" Gotta say, this is so cool, learned so much more about poop than I thought I already knew. My husband gets revolted when I start rolling into the poop talk at times, wait'll he hears about this! Thanks, Ariel, for the fantastic tutorial. Cheers👍

[@margarettt7675]

We have used the bucket humanure method at our Camp for the last five years, and it is so easy!! I wondered how the commercial compost toilets worked, so now I know, thank you! After seeing how the commercial compost toilets work, I am glad we use five gallon buckets. With a few motion issues, I could never get my arms into the positions necessary to cope with a commercial compost toilet. With the bucket I can just life the toilet seat lid, grab the bucket handle, and handle the compost from there. We have the humanure handbook, and I agree, it is a great book!

[@FyNyth]

Bucket toilets are great!

[@ponchovanillabean8074]

I found something beautiful...YOU!! Useful? Oh yes. I've been using a five gallon bucket since 2015. I've read The Humanure Handbook, but you gave some pointers/tips I hadn't thought of before. Thank you for existing.

[@zindi1138]

I love your honesty..

[@FyNyth]

I always try to share real life here. :)

[@zindi1138]

@@FyNyth and you did a swear..lmao

[@papajeff5486]

Best explanation for composting I’ve ever heard. Makes a good argument for doing it. Well done. Texas

[@skmccuen]

You're right that the Nature's Head composting toilet has no foul odor in the composting box. Thanks for the idea of adding earthworms. I'm going to do that with mine. I use coconut coir as the substrate so we'll see if the earthworms go for that. I'll also try adding the vinegar and sugar to the urine jug, because THAT'S where the odor is - but, you're right, it's only noticeable when the jug is removed in order to dump the contents. Thanks for covering this very important topic.

[@5tad]

Excellent video with details. Thank you for showing us how this all works. I feel a lot more comfortable now about having this in the near future! Great job!

[@FyNyth]

Glad it's helpful!

[@sarkybugger5009]

Hi Ariel. So many puns, so little time. I'll say no more. ;o) Stay warm.

[@FyNyth]

I'm sure! :)

[@thetrektotiny23]

I have a bucket system and have made all the adjustments to where I am totally happy with it. One year in to tiny house living, I have unlimited water in summer and haul water in winter...not my favorite either!

[@yellowroseoftexas2890]

Glad you did this video. Plenty of people talk about the nature’s head. They fail to finish the process and what to do for reuse. I had never heard about the earthworm use. Interesting, the white vinegar & white sugar use as natural nuetralizer in the urine. You are truly a wealth of useful information. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe, healthy & happy.

[@landseavideoescapes4502]

Very informative, as always! Thank you. You know, our outhouse in VT is just that and I hated the fact that it was just a "pit" so, last year I decided that we were going to cover all our deposits with fine raw sawdust. It has been such an impressive thing to see the "mound" actually shrinking! And, the smell is gone! Just incredible to go from what was a stinky place to "go" to wow! And, I am sure there are earthworms in there doing just what they are supposed to do. I will use your vinegar and sugar trick whenever I use my porta potty. Great info, Ariel!!

[@FyNyth]

Wow I bet that's and incredible change! Nice solution!

[@FranekCyganek25]

I got to say that's not only humanure for me Since I started doing it, my physical, mental and spiritual health inproved a lot. I recovered from a very hard and difficult to cure disease. Because of this, I could start doing in my life and invent many new things that I could not before due to poor health and poor general condition. Beacause of this, I was able to start working a lot physically and intellectually. I also feel better spritually- happier and freer to do good and generally as me and I can also give this happiness to others. The very sad thing is that people do not want to see that the changes that have taken place are the results of working towards humanure.

[@citytee]

Wow, that was the best video about that toilet. Others tell you about it but you explained and showed. Great work lady! 💯🎯

[@deedieducati2272]

Seems easy enough!

[@2eleven48]

I'm not sure if you've watched doug and stacey off grid, but they have a lidded bucket system for poo and pee. There's a video of how they deal with both. Works very well.

[@FyNyth]

Every video! :) They are good friends. If you check out my composting toilet playlist, you'll find my video comparing the two setups as well.

[@rodrigosouto9502]

Congrats for your setup!!! Your dog loves you, it's always near you. Jenkins is a great guy and has done much for many people, nice thing you pointed out his book.

[@susied.3376]

Thank you so much. We needed to know the process and you make it look so easy. I will say,,gloves girl, gloves, lol.

[@debonair483]

Thank you Ariel, very good, very educational. I enjoy composting around my tiny house on wheels. I’m blessed to have found your channel. Worms are good to use, after all the good Lord gave them to us we might as well use them. Thanks for the book review Humanure. 👍😁

[@FyNyth]

Aren't they such wonderful little creatures that do important work?

[@UniverseEarthSpirit]

Awesome! After watching, I now have a better idea of the technique I want to use for my own humanity composting. Thanks for sharing! And for changing the world for the better :)

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

bwhahaha lol lol I am laughing so hard at the opening =) hard to navigate this subject

[@FyNyth]

"We pooped in 25 buckets, NOW WHAT?" is a pretty great intro to the topic too! ;)

[@stephanieellis5399]

I watched that video, too, Doug and Stacy. I found it incredibly informative, too.

[@mspat8195]

@@stephanieellis5399 , ditto. Both are now among my saved files.

[@mikecook2714]

Thank you ,Thank you, I've been thinking about this for my off grid cabin, very informative !!!!

[@JayP-kd5rc]

My goodness.........another great video. I found it very fascinating, and made sense as well. Thank you for explaining everything so clearly. You have a wonderful way of teaching. I loved the earth worm idea!

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Thank you for bringing up this timely topic! And the demonstration. and about the pup poo too.

[@FyNyth]

Glad the info is helpful!

[@ebornh]

I'm going to show this to my husband because I would love to have my waste not wasted but he is a bit apprehensive about it. So we'll see.

[@FyNyth]

If he likes to read, get him a copy of the Humanure Handbook. Though I was using one for over 4 years before reading it, it is quite convincing!

[@charlenespence9562]

I've tried convincing my husband to go with a composting toilet but have not been successful. I really enjoyed your video and think the worms are a brilliant idea!

[@timfields6130]

Another very informative and well done video, Ariel.

[@FyNyth]

Glad if it's helpful!

[@deepthinker1918]

As always, love your smile!

[@NotaFullDeck333]

Thank you for that detailed explanation.

[@FritsvanDoorn]

Interesting and instructive. Thank you.

[@johnbilyeu1460]

I've read the Humanure handbook and agree it is funny. I like how he explains the absurdity of bringing water up to drinking standards only to use it as a shit-conveyance. We may be getting down to 1.3 gallons per flush but we'll give up THAT convenience when they pry the flusher from our cold dead hands! 😆 Back in school when I was learning about water systems they told us the thought process behind the city's potable water supply (Lubbock - I went to Texas Tech). They don't exactly have bubbling Artesian springs there, so good drinking water would require a lot of treatment.. large treatment plants, many chemicals, high cost. To solve this, they considered a dual water system where non-potable water would be piped into bathrooms and potable water into kitchens. But because of liability issues with lines getting crossed and accidental drinking of the untreated water, they chose to do like every other city and just have a single system and treat the full volume of water. It was safe and.. drinkable? but I would not call it good.. tasted like dirt and soap. If I still lived there, I would do like everyone else and get an RO system or drinking water delivered. But back to humanure.. I was intrigued by the book and as you know, I have an infinity supply of shredded leaves.. Hmm! 💩 The leaf-shred does a pretty good job of stifling odors but the resulting uh, product is very sludgy. Putting earthworms in there is a great idea, but I'm sure I would have drowned them.. you probably have to choose between worms and single container. Since as you've shown, worms do so much preliminary composting I almost want to restart that toilet and try different combinations of cover materials, piss ratios and worms, but I do believe this has gone long and gross enough already, as my love letters to you go 🤣 tcg♥︎

[@FyNyth]

Yeah apparently we collectively flush about 5 billion dollars worth of water down toilets every year in the States alone. And that's not counting the cost to deal with all the toxic sewage created, or the loss of all the valuable compost which sells for higher prices per pound than coal. I hope composting becomes standard all over the world! I'd love to hear the results of your various experiments!

[@johnbilyeu1460]

@@FyNyth They itemize the water bill here, by supply and disposal.. the wastewater disposal actually costs more per gallon than the potable water in the first place. But it's not a total waste. The city combines leaves, yard trimmings etc. that people set by the curb, with municipal wastewater sludge, to make Dillo Dirt en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dillo_Dirt which is used around the public parks, and you can buy it as a soil conditioner. The results of my various experiments? Ha.. the results are: I'm single and have plenty of space to start more experiments! Even with the motorcycle project in my living room. Actually the main reason I shut down the humanure toilet was because I lost the shop space where I was hiding it from my then-wife and other more conventional people. I may start another one in the house though, because with age and examples like yours (no need to go off about how much I like you, but really: THANK YOU) I'm less and less shamed out of trying things I know are not wrong. Things that are perfectly safe or can be made safe, pleasant and even classy, with a little knowledge and diligence. tcg♥

[@PensionersinPortugal]

Thank you so much. This is the best video on this subject we when seen, and we have watched a lot. So pleased we have found your channel we feel that you will guide us in so many aspects of our new journey. Also loved the wood burner video. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us. Darren and Elaine.

[@FyNyth]

You are very welcome! I'm gald it's helpful

[@StepvanDan]

Thank you for sharing hugs from MN

[@featherjourney]

This was so informative. Really appreciate you doing a great video on this subject. I recently bought the Humanure Handbook and find the wisdom of it all very compelling as a better solution to a septic system! Thanks much

[@FyNyth]

Isn't it a great read?

[@farnorthpicker56]

Excellent video! We’ve been meaning to order that book.

[@FyNyth]

I think you'll enjoy it!

[@ellendiasrabelo451]

Thank you so much! I really love your explanations 😉

[@eaton55r]

Alan Watts... Really. Nice! Solid reading / listening.

[@teresaray6033]

I'm sure this video has helped those that are grossed out with composting toilets. You made it seem not so hard/bad to deal with. I think that if I had one I would probably add the worms too.

[@chrismoore9686]

Nothing about this video bothers me except I would keep a special pair of kitchen gloves to do ALL of this. Just because.

[@FyNyth]

I'm sure a lot of folks would feel that way and you could certainly keep a pair dedicated just to this job!

[@carolluther1625]

Ariel, very informative! I never thought about drinking water/poop scenario...but so true. I am so glad there are means to make a better world! Thanks girl your knowledge impresses me! Have a blessed day.

[@FyNyth]

Glad to share some info!

[@brianhogue1671]

Always interested, first time I have seen a thorough explanation of the process, great job. I live near the author, he is also known around the world for his expertise in slate roofing. Thanks

[@FyNyth]

Glad it's helpful!

[@SaintCoemgen]

10:10 - Actually most of the "aroma" from pit toilets come from the decomposing urine. Not from the feces... Separating these products greatly decreases aroma. Also, the more aerobic the decomposition the less the aroma (adding saw dust or peat moss between "events" at the toilet can add enough airspace for a composting toilet ...i.e, aerate and mix it 21:55). Our own system (which uses water, so not a dry/composting toilet) uses an air compressor to inject air into the digesting system, and that greatly reduces the aroma (in fact, it does not smell at all). Of course, using a 24/7 air compressor is not exactly an "off grid" solution. So one's needs can vary....

[@tere11]

Thanks for this info.

[@RVthereyetmemaw]

You can make anything interesting, I swear! Thanks for explaining this in such details that I am wanting more...

[@FyNyth]

Then go pick up or borrow a copy of Mr. Jenkin's book, I think you'll enjoy the read! :)

[@peacefulgarden]

"Most recent deposit" I love it. It's nature's bank of nutrients! Thank you for this. I just found you and I LOVE what you do. It is so nice to see women just doing everything and not making it seem as though they are "superwomen". Independence is so important and living a civilized life doesn't mean abusing nature. I love your harmony kid :)

[@Bob-nu7bu]

Thank you for sharing and taking the time. I love love love the off grid life style ... just have lived in the city (suburb) setting ... I have unplugged the gas last year wanting to know if I could do without the HEAT and work with a wood stove and the solar heating of the water. My ex and were heading the methods you are at now. Life is short and I will be there within the year ... off grid in the county living free ... Thank you again for bringing us into your world ... I only wish I would have found your channel sooner. You will be missed in this community and teaching others ... Thank you again

[@SalongirlGardens]

Very interesting. I’m wanting to off Grid next year and I’m a gardener as well. Win win.

[@lynnrenee8369]

I think using worms is a great idea. Once I start using a composing toilet I will have to try using them.

[@sheilabundren2037]

I always learn something from your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@FyNyth]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@richardschmidt2430]

This subject has been a discussion for a few years now..it is an interesting subject...thank you for sharing this. Have a great day, Ariel! Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@FyNyth]

Glad it's helpful!

[@johntindell9591]

Thx

[@d.a.t.4699]

cool that you have this book, i bought it as well. building a bunk house late this summer coming up. all my buddies have been rolling their eyes on my purchase of this book, but something in my intuition said it would be a great addition to my other books. enjoyed your video a lot, thank you.

[@linesbylisa3557]

This was a great video! Thanks for all of the the great information. I hope to have one of these toilets in my tiny home on my own property in the future 😁

[@FlaviaSilva-ob1hl]

Thank you so much for explaining all the details about the composting toilet. I realized I had a lot of prejudice on it, and you made me totally change my mind. I will read the Humanure Handbook as well, and really want to start composting, cause I am getting sick of how much valuable material we throw away in the city everyday, not to mention the quantity of water we are flushing away... Thank you, thank you, thank you! :)

[@blackcrowcottage]

Just watched this vid and totally agree with you about composting poop. I do the bucket method & will never go back to a flusher again. Love watching your vlogs.

[@FyNyth]

One day I hope many more folks discover this!

[@leonebarrow5651]

When living in the Daintree rainforest we had a system called “Biolytix” because the septic systems were not allowed as they’re bad for the environment. Biolytix is an underground tank consisting of worms and the flushing toilet and paper, shower, sink water in the house etc gets flush into it. Every 100 litres flushed into the tank then flushes out to irrigation pipes into your garden. When you open the tank there is net tunnels to house the worms and the potty mix soil can be used in the garden. There is now new companies exceeding on these eco friendly systems like “A&A Worm Farming Sewer Systems”. I’m guessing in America they are bound to have a water worm farm sewer system company available to you. As far as power the pump took little to nothing to run and I was completely off grid with few solar panels. It would rid extra work and cost on moss compost etc. and it waters your garden. Probably not good for a tiny house while compost toilet is awesome, but food for thought if you eventually build a house.

[@barbaracarbone4658]

That was very interesting. Thanks.

[@tukoramirez8478]

Thanks, thats the way to go 👏

[@TrevorMarty69]

Loved this. I am hoping to get the Humanure book soon.

[@missusjacko351]

very good info

[@ronhutchcraft2290]

Thumbs up, have a good week Ariel...🇺🇸☕❄ Now, you know Ariel, talking about this will Probably not score you a Husband 🤣🤣🤣

[@myggggeneration]

She wouldn't want a guy who can't tolerate all things natural. She's fearless, I guess that is intimidating to some.... :-) . (More power to you, Ariel!!)

[@FyNyth]

I would agree anybody who isn't into real life and appropriately utilizing everything in life is probably not someone I'd ever get to be very close friends with.

[@craigmouldey2339]

I've mentioned before that I have the same toilet. It is a major upgrade to marching 90 feet in the dark through snow and freezing temperatures to the outhouse! And it is much cheaper than having to install a septic system. When I got this toilet I came to my senses as to how foolish it is that we use our precious freshwater do sweep away our waste. It is crazy. I use Peat as you do. I picked up 5 large 5.8 cubic feet bails in the spring, so I'm good for years. I've not tried composting it yet. I empty mine into a bag and drop it at the local dump. But it is even as you say Ariel, it really just looks like potting soil. I never thought about adding worms. That is something for me to try next spring. I thank you for the tip.

[@FyNyth]

If you're already happy with the setup, I bet you'll like it even better with worms added!

[@craigmouldey2339]

@@FyNyth Well yes I like it. A huge upgrade for me. I will try the worms in spring. Thanks for the tip.

[@JOEYHIPHOP2008]

Hi Ariel 👋

[@laurenbradford6673]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information Ariel! I’ve been doing research on the material that’s best for composting and a lot of people do use the coconut coir. They say because it’s a more renewable source. But seeing that your bag of peat moss has lasted so long, it’s something I’m now considering!

[@FyNyth]

That's another good option!

[@artemis2654]

I use only sawdust in my solids and not even every time. There is very little odor and it is not unpleasent.

[@davevann2925]

I can remember " The Destroylet" when it gets full a packet is added to stop foaming and it boils/burns it off using Propane. gr8 video

[@FyNyth]

I hadn't heard that name. It's a great name! Though I haven't heard great reviews of various incinerating toilets from friends who have had them.

[@judymcintire8061]

I am definitely going to look into this book! After I read it & someone saids you don't know 💩 I can say "oh yes I do! 😂 Ty for sharing the scoop on poop💩! Sorry I couldn't resist the humor! Once again I have gain more knowledge from you. Ty.🤗

[@lorrilaque7311]

You are so awesome!

[@jimclaire7996]

I find the manner in which you presented this material to be factual and in good manner. I am considering the purchase of a used RV. I would like to use a composting toilet if I do make the purchase. We have open sewers in our area of The Philippines and the smell can be horrific. Men in the rural areas of the islands of paradise often urinate near the roadways. That smell can also be terrible as well. Thank you for an excellent presentation.

[@loriep.9493]

Ariel, Its just not a much talked about subject is it ? I remember being practically horrified when a Friend of mine had said he traveled to India to visit distant relatives. They actually have a nice house .When he asked where the Bathroom was, they escorted him to a room . He went inside and it was a primitive tile floor with a Big Hole in the middle . He really had to go. After doing so, he looked down the hole and actually thought he saw a ...SNOUT ! LOL. He found out later on that the family kept Hogs in a Pen underneath the "Bathroom" to dine on the poop ! Another family had Cobra Snakes under their Bathroom !!! ( Do snakes eat poop ? )You cannot make this stuff up. Knowing all this ...I wasn't at all grossed out when you explained all about your Composting Toilet and you wiggly Wormy Friends !!! You actually made it sound quite grand !!! : )

[@NSiFe]

I could never use the bathroom knowing a snake could bite my ass!!

[@GwynneDear]

I’ve been curious as to how these toilets work. Thanks!