Tag: eco-toilet
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We made it to Separett’s newsletter!
In our never-ending search for the best eco-toilets, we studied the Separett eco-toilets developed in Sweden. Separett specializes in urine-diverting toilets, and modular compost bins instead of a single large container. We discovered that one new model, a urine-diverting composting toilet, had not been brought to the US yet. So, we imported two of them…
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Pick your “ick”
The following letter to the editor by Hilde Maingay was written in response to an editorial in The Falmouth Enterprise criticizing the “ick” factor of eco-toilets. The same paper published the letter on March 13, 2015. The alarm bells of the climate (and environmental) crisis have been ringing in our ears for years and…
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All we are saying: Give oysters a chance
The following was written by Ron Smolowitz, a Falmouth farmer and member of the Citizens for Ecological and Economic Sustainability addressing Question 1 on Falmouth’s May 20, 2014 ballot. There are many reasons one can be “against” sewers: they are expensive to construct and maintain and they use a lot of drinking water and energy…
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A Toast to Green Drinks
We were delighted to host the first Cape Cod Green Drinks of 2014 on January 29. Over 60 people came for delicious food, refreshing drinks and stimulating conversation and presentations about eco-toilets and aquaculture. Attendees came from as far away as Maine and Vermont, Plymouth and Eastham— as well as local residents who are interested…
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We’re hosting Green Drinks Cape Cod!
You’re invited to Green Drinks at the Cape Cod Eco-Toilet Center! Join us for a fun and informative evening exploring sustainable solutions to Cape Cod’s wastewater crisis! Refresh your palate (and your mind) with eco-conscious people Learn about a variety of eco-toilet models in our showroom Find out how eco-toilets and aquaculture can clean up…
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Eco-Toilet Workshop April 5
Concerned about our wastewater issues? Concerned about the pollution in our waterbodies? Learn about sustainable solutions during this day-long, free workshop, sponsored by the Cape Cod Commission, WBNERR, the Green Center and others. Free lunch provided. Using Eco-Toilets To Manage Our Wastewater: The Falmouth Initiative Friday, April 5, 2013 The Town of Falmouth is currently…
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