Waste Management

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• Reduce: Minimize waste by avoiding unnecessary consumption, especially of single-use items.
• Reuse: Repurpose containers, bags, and other materials whenever possible.
• Recycle: Create a home recycling center. Sort items such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, and store in designated containers until you can find a suitable disposal or reuse method.

• Separate waste: Categorize waste into biodegradable, recyclable, and non-recyclable items.
• Store waste securely: Keep waste in airtight containers to prevent odors and attract pests.
• Temporary disposal: If local authorities provide guidance, follow their instructions for temporary waste disposal.

• Composting: If you have a garden or outdoor space, start a compost pile for food scraps and yard waste.   
• Avoid excess food: Plan meals carefully to minimize leftovers.
• Store food properly: Even without refrigeration, certain foods can be preserved for longer periods if stored correctly.

IMPORTANT: Remember the three F's: Food, Flies, Feces - keep your food storage/prep area far away as possible as your bathroom area. Ensure waste stays covered to avoid flies - flies landing on feces, and then food will spread disease. Keep all human waste covered as best as possible. You can also cover with ash or cat litter to avoid flies.

• Bucket Toilet: This involves collecting human waste in a bucket (ideally with a tightly sealed lid) and disposing of it in a designated area. Sawdust can be used after each contribution to mitigate smell.

• Composting Toilet: Composting toilets use a natural process to decompose human waste into a nutrient-rich soil. They require minimal water, produce a valuable fertilizer, and can be relatively easy to maintain. Proper ventilation and maintenance are essential to prevent odors and health hazards.
• Incineration Toilet:  Incineration toilets use heat to burn human waste, reducing it to ash. They require no water and can be used in remote or off-grid locations. They can be expensive to purchase and operate, and may require specialized venting to prevent emissions.
• Urine-Diverting Dry Toilet (UDDT): UDDTs separate urine from solid waste. Urine can be collected and treated separately, often through evaporation or absorption. The solid waste can be composted. More efficient than bucket toilets and can produce valuable fertilizer.