Excerpt from Earth-Closets: How to Make Them and How to Use Them
It is sufficient] y understood, by all who have given the least thought to the subject, that the waste of the most vital elements of the soil's fertility, through our present practice of treating human excrement as a thing that is to be hurried into the sea, or buried in underground vaults, or in some other way put out of sight and out of reach, is full of dan ger to our future prosperity.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book promotes a hygienic and agricultural innovationâ"the Earth Closet. The Earth Closet is an apparatus that utilizes dry sifted earth to cover and absorb human waste, preventing unpleasant odors and the contamination of soil and water sources. The author supports this system by highlighting the potential benefits to both public health and agriculture. He emphasizes the need to address the environmental and sanitary concerns posed by traditional sewage systems and offers the Earth Closet as a viable solution. The book provides detailed instructions for constructing and using both fixed and portable Earth Closets, as well as guidance on the preparation and use of the dry earth. The author also includes numerous testimonials from satisfied users, attesting to the effectiveness and convenience of the Earth Closet. This book presents a compelling case for the adoption of the Earth Closet system, highlighting its potential to improve sanitation, reduce disease, and enhance agricultural productivity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282588816_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282588816
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282588816
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