The Little Book of Manure: Human Manure Composting Manual

What if the organic waste of the seven billion people who go to the toilet every day were transformed into valuable resources? Recycling our stools and urine remains a major taboo in our societies. Yet, defecating in drinking water is perhaps one of our most curious and polluting cultural habits.
Joseph Jenkins offers a compelling case for composting manure (a neologism derived from the contraction of "human manure") as a solution for preventing water pollution, fertilizing soils, protecting our drinking water supplies, and improving our health. Finally available in French after a phenomenal success in the United States, this practical guide provides detailed scientific information on how manure can be hygienically recycled without the need for technological gadgets or chemicals, without breaking the bank, and without polluting the environment. Richly documented on composting techniques, alternative wastewater treatment systems, soil fertility, microorganisms, and much more, it also explains how to purchase or build a manure toilet or compost bin yourself.
Of great ecological relevance, and not without a touch of humor to defuse any negative apprehension, The Little Book of Manure may offend you, but it will certainly challenge you. Because anyone interested in a sustainable future will understand the need to tackle this issue. So, is human waste simply waste or a resource to be recovered?