After leaving city life behind, we moved to a mountain in Spain to live off-grid, renovating an old stone house and restoring the abandoned land over two years. Our toilet situation has evolved ...

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The best composting toilets for 2026, why separation stops the smell, and what the installation actually involves.

A basic outhouse is one option if you'd like to trade your flushing toilet for something with composting capabilities. Credit: Courtesy of Mary Jandreau Landry Editor’s note: This story was originally ...

Which composting toilet is best? If you’re looking to live off-grid or spend more time camping far away from facilities, the number one question is all about number two: what do you do with human ...

Ever since moving to the top of this mountain, the toilet situation has been quite a challenge. The first year involved traditional methods of using a shovel and dealing with wild boar. In the second ...

REVIEW – Spending any significant amount of time living outdoors requires a lot of equipment, planning, and special considerations. One of the most important things to plan for is what’s known as “the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to expand the number of public restrooms in the metro, a volunteer group is discussing the idea of installing composting toilets in the areas of town that need ...

One of the most important commodities for the camping or RV lifestyle is a supply of fresh water for both sanitation and cooking purposes. A working bathroom is not far behind on the list. However, ...