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In Part 1 of this series “Converting to a Composting Marine Toilet”, we connect with Michael and Esther, founders of WayfindersNow.com, to learn why they chose a Composting Toilet for their marine head conversion project aboard their 35 Foot Sailboat.
"A composting toilet is a type of dry toilet that treats human waste by a biological process called composting. This process leads to the decomposition of organic matter and turns human waste into compost-like material. Composting is carried out by microorganisms under controlled aerobic conditions."**
** Wikipedia
Composting toilets have been in use for many years but with the growing concerns about our environment these systems have gained in popularity even among boaters.
While traditional marine heads are designed to use a combination of pumps, hoses, tanks, macerators and vacuum systems, composting toilets are actually a very simple and basic design. This simplicity appeals to the boating community who each have stories about the mess, costs, maintenance and eco-impact of operating traditional marine toilets.
Esther and Michael are true liveaboards and have decided to modify their boat systems in order to live out the WayfindersNow motto "Living Small to Gain Abundance". Choosing to convert to a marine composting toilet fits perfectly in their philosophy and approach to boat life and the environment.
They selected the Air Head Composting toilet as their choice as one of the best budget marine toilets combined with the least cost marine head to maintain and operate.
In this episode, Part 1 of their toilet conversion project, they share with us how they went about selecting the best composting toilet for their needs. Hopefully this will help you find out how to choose a marine toilet that suits your needs while keeping our oceans clean.
About WayfindersNow
Esther and Michael founded WayfindersNow.com 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.
About The Green Boater (TGB)
TGB seeks to educate boaters about innovative products and proven practices that can help stop all forms of ocean pollution. WE CONNECT WITH MANUFACTURERS, EXPERTS, INFLUENCERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND SCIENTISTS TO EMPOWER BOATERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO HELP STOP ALL FORMS OF OCEAN POLLUTION.
WayfindersNow Website
WayfindersNow Blog - Composting Toilets
Air Head Composting Toilet Website
Download FREE Green Boating Guide
In Part 1 of this series “Converting to a Composting Marine Toilet”, we connect with Michael and Esther, founders of WayfindersNow.com, to learn why they chose a Composting Toilet for their marine head conversion project aboard their 35 Foot Sailboat.
"A composting toilet is a type of dry toilet that treats human waste by a biological process called composting. This process leads to the decomposition of organic matter and turns human waste into compost-like material. Composting is carried out by microorganisms under controlled aerobic conditions."**
** Wikipedia
Composting toilets have been in use for many years but with the growing concerns about our environment these systems have gained in popularity even among boaters.
While traditional marine heads are designed to use a combination of pumps, hoses, tanks, macerators and vacuum systems, composting toilets are actually a very simple and basic design. This simplicity appeals to the boating community who each have stories about the mess, costs, maintenance and eco-impact of operating traditional marine toilets.
Esther and Michael are true liveaboards and have decided to modify their boat systems in order to live out the WayfindersNow motto "Living Small to Gain Abundance". Choosing to convert to a marine composting toilet fits perfectly in their philosophy and approach to boat life and the environment.
They selected the Air Head Composting toilet as their choice as one of the best budget marine toilets combined with the least cost marine head to maintain and operate.
In this episode, Part 1 of their toilet conversion project, they share with us how they went about selecting the best composting toilet for their needs. Hopefully this will help you find out how to choose a marine toilet that suits your needs while keeping our oceans clean.
About WayfindersNow
Esther and Michael founded WayfindersNow.com 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.
About The Green Boater (TGB)
TGB seeks to educate boaters about innovative products and proven practices that can help stop all forms of ocean pollution. WE CONNECT WITH MANUFACTURERS, EXPERTS, INFLUENCERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS AND SCIENTISTS TO EMPOWER BOATERS WITH KNOWLEDGE TO HELP STOP ALL FORMS OF OCEAN POLLUTION.
WayfindersNow Website
WayfindersNow Blog - Composting Toilets
Air Head Composting Toilet Website
Download FREE Green Boating Guide