Wastewater Workshop with Anna Edey

Three toilets were constructed on Sunday. We had extension cords coming out every window. When each group finished, they had Anna Edey come and sign their toilets and her inscription was always the same:

"Urine Charge"

We had a blast watching them all come together with individual style and creativity. Anna said it was the first time she taught a workshop where people actually jumped up and started building things. She was thrilled and we were all very inspired by her.

Finished Product at Fertile Ground

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Toilet 1, Made by Jerry Kissell,

Jennifer Preston, Laurine Syverson and Heidi


Anna recommends a box that is about 18' high with two compartments. One for the bucket, one for the dusty stuff.	This one is coming together nicely. They worked together with such speed and cooperation.

Everyone pitched in and helped. Those who didn't build at least learned how to do so when they get home.	Here is Anna enjoying their beautiful toilet, complete with a toilet paper holder and a bottle of red wine.

Here's the whole group after the signing of their toilet.

Toilet 2, Made by Bryan


This is Bryan, who brought enough supplies, extension cords and experience for everyone to build their own toilet.	His turned out especially beautiful since he used this lovely tongue and groove pine. The knob opens the lid to the dusty side.

Bryan lined his holding bin with a heavy grade plastic so it would stay dry.	Here he demonstrates how the 5 gallon buckets fits inside so perfectly.

Now Bryan makes sure everything will fit just right. He looks pretty satisfied with his creation.	Anna signed the lid of Bryan's toilet with her motto "Urine Charge, Anna Edey, 2001." Notice it can ride along nicely in Bryan's van.

Toilet 3, Made by AJ Dondero for us


Anna talks with AJ Dondero about our composting toilet. They're testing to see if the 5 gallon bucket fits in properly.	AJ was kind enough to build ours since we were so busy with the other tasks. Thanks AJ!

This is Anna's signature you've been hearing about.	This is Anna, Karen, Gail and AJ, all excited about the new toilet!

LINKS:

Water Conservation Publications

Reusable
Building
Materials
Exchange

Sound Builder's ReSource

Washington
Refuse &
Recycle
Association

The Wastewater Garden

Compost Tumbler

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