Further info for compost-toilets

Extra tips & tutorials

Indoors or outdoors?

Read our introduction to compost toilets, their benefits, and what you can do. Maybe talk to other compost loo owners, read our book or take our online course first to make sure a compost toilet is for you. Read more

Building Regs & Environmental Health

This section covers the bodies you need to satisfy in the UK. Sorry, we have no information about circumstances in other countries, but probably the best place to start is your local authority. Read more

Build your own compost toilet

The main benefit of building your own is that you can do it cheaply, especially if you have the materials lying around already. Read more

Off-the-shelf toilets: which model?

Some models, for example Envirolet, Sun-Mar and Biolet, collect all the solid matter and urine together, then attempt to evaporate the liquids, either with a fan or a heating element, and then excess urine is drained off later. Read more

Living with a compost loo: self-built toilets

We want to spread the word about compost toilets, and so they have to be pleasant to use. Read more

There’s a crash coming – a slap from Mother Nature. This isn’t pessimistic; it’s realistic.

The human impact on nature and on each other is accelerating and needs systemic change to reverse.

We’re not advocating poverty, or a hair-shirt existence. We advocate changes that will mean better lives for almost everyone.

Sign up to our newsletter

Facebook icon Twitter icon Youtube icon

All rights reserved © lowimpact 2023