Turn household waste into a resource — build a composting toilet and a greywater branched-drain system that feeds your trees. Sanitation is where off-grid living gets real. This course covers safe, odor-free composting toilets and simple greywater systems that keep nutrients on your land and out of the watershed. You’ll learn: Thermophilic composting and pathogen reduction; Bucket, batch and continuous composting toilet designs; Cover materials, carbon ratios and odor control; Branched-drain and mulch-basin greywater layouts; Soap and cleaner choices that are safe for soil.
What to bring
- Work gloves, closed-toe boots and long pants
- Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a refillable water bottle
- A notebook — and questions about your own land
Food & lodging
Meals: Homegrown meals each course day.
Lodging: Camping available on site; local guesthouse list sent after registration.
Exact location and directions are emailed to registered students before the course.