Installing a composting or waterless toilet is an easy and simple way to help the environment. When you consider the power and resources that are used to treat wastewater in the modern era, doesn’t it make sense to recycle and reuse something that we simply flush away and give no further thought to?
The average half flush toilet system in Australia uses approx 4.5 litres for a half flush and up to 9 litres for a full flush. Imagine how many times you and your family flush the toilet each day? That’s a lot of water you could be saving (up to 60,000 litres actually!) That’s two average sized swimming pools every year.
If you’ve ever considered living off the grid or having a more sustainable approach to living in your environment, a composting toilet is a great way to start. Recycling the waste we otherwise flush away gives us a product that is chemically, biologically and aesthetically similar to topsoil and can be used in a variety of ways.
There’s much information available on the internet about composting toilets. From the different companies that make or supply systems through to how the process works and what the end product can be used for.
Ask your local retailer questions about their products and processes. Make sure that you’re happy with the system you decide on and that they meet the council or state government requirements in your local area.
If you live close to a city centre try going into a composting toilet retailer to look at their products and ask lots of questions. This will enable you to see the systems, watch how they work and get an idea of how the company you’re dealing with does business.
Once you’ve made your decision, bite the bullet and install your new composting toilet system! Many companies offer an installation service however, many composting toilets are easy to self-install saving you time and money!
Save up to 60,000 litres of water a year by installing a composting toilet.
Reduce your water consumption and associated costs by installing a composting toilet.
Help your local environment by reducing your water usage, not adding to chemicals in groundwater and living sustainably.
