Review: The Humanure Handbook wants you to think of poop as a resource

It’s possible you might find yourself in an emergency situation where managing human waste becomes a critical issue. Maybe your home’s toilets stop working for weeks, or the world has taken a turn for the worse, and you’re now relying on growing your own food without access to store-bought fertilizer. For over 25 years, Joseph Jenkins has been advocating for the use of composted human waste as a solution. His book, *The Humanure Handbook*, is now in its fourth edition. Sure, you could bury your waste or toss it into the woods, but that’s just a temporary fix that can lead to bad smells and dangerous pathogens. For millions around the world, this isn’t a prepper fantasy—it’s a daily struggle. Many communities in developing countries use unsanitary outhouses or even dump sewage directly into water sources. In some parts of the U.S., this practice still happens. *The Humanure Handbook* is full of quirky humor and interesting facts, though it doesn’t offer much in the way of step-by-step DIY instructions. It’s not for the easily offended, but it does provide a solid foundation for understanding how to safely compost human waste. The book emphasizes that we should treat our waste as a valuable resource, not something to be discarded. Some key takeaways from the book include: - Composting human waste can eliminate pathogens and chemicals while creating rich soil. - Covering waste with sawdust is essential to prevent odor and speed up decomposition. - Always check local laws before setting up a compost toilet. - A compost toilet can reduce water usage and help sustain your garden. - Building one yourself is cheaper than buying a commercial model like the Loveable Loo. Jenkins also highlights the absurdity of our current waste management system. We flush our waste into the same water we drink, only to spend billions cleaning it up. This cycle is both wasteful and environmentally harmful. He argues that composting is a smarter, more sustainable approach. In addition to the book, there are several videos online showing how to build simple compost bins or even basic compost toilets using pallets or wooden boxes. These projects can be a great way to start learning about composting and reducing your environmental footprint. While the idea of composting human waste may seem gross at first, it's a practical and necessary step toward a more sustainable future. As climate change and resource scarcity become more pressing issues, finding ways to reuse what we normally throw away is more important than ever. Whether you're preparing for a disaster or simply looking to live more sustainably, the principles in *The Humanure Handbook* offer a compelling alternative to our current waste disposal methods.

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