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When was the last time you talked about toilets — really talked about them? We all use them every day, but it doesn’t exactly make for good dinner conversation. We don’t like to think about what ...

When it comes to eco-friendly bathroom solutions, incinerator and compost toilets stand out as two of the most popular alternatives to traditional plumbing. The difference between the two is their ...

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 ...