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HOW TO USE A COMPOSTING TOILET ON A SAILBOAT
Using a compost toilet on a sailboat presents a few challenges which are different than using it on land.
In this episode of The Green Boater TV we meet up with Michael and Esther, founders of WayfindersNow, who share their experience using a Marine Composting Head aboard their 35 Foot liveaboard sailboat. They answer the question, how does a composting toilet work on on a boat?
They chose to install an Air Head toilet as the best composting toilet for a sailboat to reduce dependency on pumpouts and to better align with their environmental values.
Turns out composting toilets are simpler and cheaper to run than traditional marine heads on a boat.
Some boaters may think that a composting toilet smell would be of concern. However, Esther claims the compost material has less odor than their traditional head. In fact the material has an aroma similar to plain potting soil.
Cleaning a composting toilet is also fast and simple. Michael freshens the solids bin every 3 to 4 weeks - collected in large compostable bags, they are safely discarded in standard waste bins to complete their composting process in the landfill. Liquids are collected separately in the toilet and disposed of daily in a land based facility.
After following this series on Composting Toilets for Boats you may also consider this approach. These toilets save money, save the ocean and are simple and odor free to operate
About WayfindersNow
Esther and Michael founded WayfindersNow to share their stories —inspired by Polynesian navigators—aka wayfinders—who sailed thousands of miles without navigational tools and instead, paid close attention to nature by observing the stars, reading wind currents and ripples on the ocean surface to find their direction. Their wayfinding story is about their search for artistic flexibility and well-being. And doing it on our their own terms. All while enjoying boatlife, learning how to sail and liveaboard their 35’ sailboat named Hope.
Disclosure
This episode is not sponsored by any brand or company, nor does it contain any affiliate links. The views and opinions expressed in this video are completely those of TGB and WayfindersNow. TGB does not receive any monetary gain from brands or companies mentioned in this video.
LINKS
WayfindersNow Website
https://wayfindersnow.com/
WayfindersNow Blog - Composting Toilets
https://wayfindersnow.com/2020/05/13/economy-ecology-and-excrement-why-we-installed-a-composting-toilet/
Air Head Composting Toilet Website
https://airheadtoilet.com/
Download FREE Green Boating Guide
https://relentless-crafter-4789.ck.page/0fec943b78
Follow this 3-part series, CONVERTING TO A MARINE COMPOSTING HEAD, for tips and advice from these liveaboard boaters as they walk through each step of their project.
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By The Green BoaterUsing a compost toilet on a sailboat presents a few challenges which are different than using it on land.
In this episode of The Green Boater TV we meet up with Michael and Esther, founders of WayfindersNow, who share their experience using a Marine Composting Head aboard their 35 Foot liveaboard sailboat. They answer the question, how does a composting toilet work on on a boat?
They chose to install an Air Head toilet as the best composting toilet for a sailboat to reduce dependency on pumpouts and to better align with their environmental values.
Turns out composting toilets are simpler and cheaper to run than traditional marine heads on a boat.
Some boaters may think that a composting toilet smell would be of concern. However, Esther claims the compost material has less odor than their traditional head. In fact the material has an aroma similar to plain potting soil.
Cleaning a composting toilet is also fast and simple. Michael freshens the solids bin every 3 to 4 weeks - collected in large compostable bags, they are safely discarded in standard waste bins to complete their composting process in the landfill. Liquids are collected separately in the toilet and disposed of daily in a land based facility.
After following this series on Composting Toilets for Boats you may also consider this approach. These toilets save money, save the ocean and are simple and odor free to operate
About WayfindersNow
Esther and Michael founded WayfindersNow to share their stories —inspired by Polynesian navigators—aka wayfinders—who sailed thousands of miles without navigational tools and instead, paid close attention to nature by observing the stars, reading wind currents and ripples on the ocean surface to find their direction. Their wayfinding story is about their search for artistic flexibility and well-being. And doing it on our their own terms. All while enjoying boatlife, learning how to sail and liveaboard their 35’ sailboat named Hope.
Disclosure
This episode is not sponsored by any brand or company, nor does it contain any affiliate links. The views and opinions expressed in this video are completely those of TGB and WayfindersNow. TGB does not receive any monetary gain from brands or companies mentioned in this video.
LINKS
WayfindersNow Website
https://wayfindersnow.com/
WayfindersNow Blog - Composting Toilets
https://wayfindersnow.com/2020/05/13/economy-ecology-and-excrement-why-we-installed-a-composting-toilet/
Air Head Composting Toilet Website
https://airheadtoilet.com/
Download FREE Green Boating Guide
https://relentless-crafter-4789.ck.page/0fec943b78
Follow this 3-part series, CONVERTING TO A MARINE COMPOSTING HEAD, for tips and advice from these liveaboard boaters as they walk through each step of their project.