If you’ve been paying attention, you may have noticed that composting toilets have gained popularity in American homes as an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional flush toilets. 

Composting toilets are an innovative system that converts human waste into nutrient-rich compost that can fertilize plants and build healthy topsoil. They help to reduce water consumption and contribute to sustainable living practices – particularly for those without access to a reliable water source or for those who live in remote areas. 

If there’s one housing trend that’s gained in popularity over the past few years, it’s tiny homes! Some people are seeking a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle; some are looking for financial freedom. Others are looking to reduce their environmental impact on the earth, and others like the idea of living the off-grid lifestyle, not dependent on anyone or anything for water, power and waste management. 

If you’re on the lookout for a toilet that will suit a recreational vehicle, cabin, tiny home or off-grid home and are trying to choose between a chemical toilet or a composting toilet, we run through the difference between these types of toilets. While both options have their pros and cons, at Natureloo we believe composting toilets are the superior choice for several important reasons, which we will outline below.

For many Americans, making the move to live in a cabin or tiny home is a great way to help move towards a simpler lifestyle by downsizing and living in smaller spaces. 

Not only do tiny homes and cabins usually help lower the costs of living by reducing construction materials and requiring less energy to heat or cool, they're also a great way to reduce your environmental impact. 

Living off the grid has become increasingly popular in the US in recent years, with more and more people seeking to live self-sufficiently and sustainably. A critical aspect of off-grid living is having a toilet system that is reliable, sanitary and environmentally friendly. With this in mind, let’s explore some off-grid options for waste management.

Composting toilets have been around for a long time, but they have recently gained popularity in the United States and Canada. Composting toilets are a great eco-friendly alternative to traditional flush toilets and are increasingly being installed in homes, cabins, and off-grid properties around the country, and it’s little wonder with savings in water and an independence from the water grid. 

An important part of having a composting toilet is of course emptying all that nutrient rich soil at the end. So what is the easiest way to do that?

Is a composting toilet the solution to your sustainability goals?

Composting toilets are an excellent option for a sustainable and environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional flush toilets; however, maintaining optimal conditions can be challenging in cold weather. Enjoying the many benefits of a composting toilet year-round, even in colder climates, is quite simple when you know how, so we’ve created some tips for maintaining a composting toilet in cold weather.

What's the difference and which one is right for me?

How different bodily fluids or medications affect the composting process...

Our safety measures for handling humanure because uncomposted excrement contains pathogens...

If your toilet smells, something isn't working and that's usually the ventilation... 

The Low Profile systems are specially designed for tiny homes...

There are four key principles to understand how these toilets are actually composting human waste...