This book is the outcome of a workshop held in Cuernavaca, Mexico from 17-21 October 1999. It introduces ecological sanitation as an alternative ecosystem-based or "closed loop" approach that prevents pollution by recycling nutrients and organic matter.
| Title | Closing the loop : ecological sanitation for food security |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Andersson, I, Esrey, SA, Sawyer, R, Hillers, A |
| Secondary Title | Publications on water resources / SIDA |
| Volume | no. 18 |
| Pagination | vi, 96 p. : 22 fig., 2 tab. |
| Date Published | 2001-01-01 |
| Publisher | SIDA, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency |
| Place Published | Stockholm, Sweden |
| ISBN Number | 9158689354 |
| Keywords | agriculture, composting latrines, ecological sanitation, excreta use, fertilizers, health hazards, human excreta, mexico, on-site disposal, sdisan, urban areas, zimbabwe |
| Abstract | This book is the outcome of a workshop held in Cuernavaca, Mexico from 17-21 October 1999. It introduces ecological sanitation as an alternative ecosystem-based or "closed loop" approach that prevents pollution by recycling nutrients and organic matter. A section on ecological toilet design presents experiences with urine-diverting toilets in Mexico and composting latrines (ArboLoo, Fossa Alterna) in Zimbabwe. This is followed by discussions on: the health risks of ecological sanitation; recycling of human excreta especially for use as fertilizer; the role of urban agriculture in food security; and the promotion of ecological sanitation at the global, regional and national (Mexican) level. |
| Notes | Bibliography: p. 71-74 Includes glossary Includes participants' directory |
| Custom 1 | 321.0 |
