By Harold on July 12, 2010
Posted in DIY, Sanitation | Tagged camping, DIY, sanitary, Water |
Another great diy project from instructables.com by member hpstoutharrow. If you plan on working on this project, check out the original article for comments to improvise your design, and additional pictures to help you visually. Below are step-by-step instructions and a quick video showing the setup process, build and sink in action.
While this new wash [...]
By Ben on April 28, 2010
Posted in Sanitation | Tagged cleaning, cleaning products, DIY, green products, household chores, maintenance |
The Wabi Sabi Baby blog has posted a list of housecleaning products and methods that minimize use of materials, harmful chemicals, and expense. The list is broken down by room, and provides both “recipes” and techniques.
For me, mix-at-home cleaners are all about using the least number of products and ingredients, whether it’s synthetic, natural, [...]
By Ben on April 2, 2010
Posted in Physical, Sanitation | Tagged alternative toilet, Anders Wilhelmson, PeePoo, third world |
I’ve been thinking about sanitation lately. What can you do in an apartment if the water pumps fail? There might be a creek, lake, or river nearby if you have a water filter for drinking – but human waste disposal is a real bitch if the toilet doesn’t work!
Whether for camping, emergencies, or the Third [...]
By Ben on March 4, 2010
Posted in Mental, News and Views, Physical, Sanitation | Tagged government, Jeffrey Tucker, low-flow, LvMI, toilet |
Jeffrey Tucker over at the Ludwig von Mises Institute (LvMI) has written a flushtastic editorial on the demise of the properly-functioning toilet; and it serves as a prime example of government interference making things, well… shittier.
