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Earth and Orchard Toilet Plans

Mexico work, past work [200 images] thanks to Lionila, Dora, and Amanda Sarkis for help on these

Current Models [140 images] thanks to Betty Siemans, Ed Hachfeld, Michelle Logan, Barbara Wishengrad and Maya Shoemaker for help on these

Drawings

The Movie [partial draft]

There's more info on toilets (in Spanish) in Maruata at the Crossroads (download).

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How it Works

Earth and Orchard Toilets are the most sanitary, cheapest, most ecological excreta management systems.

Beneficial microorganisms bio-degrade pathogens

Plant roots take them up

A tight lid excludes flies and other vectors

The soil naturally absorbs odors

When the hole is full, bury it and move to the next spot

Design Examples

Deluxe Orchard Toilet

With tiled masonry base and throne, casita for privacy/rain protection, fabricated by indigenous craftspeople in Michoacan, Mexico.

Orchard toilet, fancy, square, with throne. Casita made of strips of cocobolo (extremely durable, beautiful hardwood). Masonry base is three pieces, and can be lifted assembled with four people via handles.

Orchard toilet construction photos

Cast Asian-style Cornfield Toilet

Extras

Handwash water storage urn (sanitary handwash for earth toilet). Hose lowers, letting out a trickle of water (urn holds enough water for about 1,000 hand washes). Note ash, wood chips on side for flies, urine odor.

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