Today’s composting toilets have come a long way. They are sustainable alternatives to the old-fashioned water-flushing toilets. Big brands have emerged that are developing top-notch modern and clean composting toilets.

A composting toilet should not be messy and manufacturers have come to understand that. Separett and Nature’s Head composting toilets are examples of reliable and eco-friendly composting toilets. Easy to install and easy to use.

Composting toilets work by turning human waste into compost by the means of a biological process. Usually, a carbon additive is used to speed up the decomposition of the excrement.

But what are the benefits of a composting toilet?

Well, for starters, they save tons of water!

Yes, composting toilets use gravity, so they don’t require water to flush down waste products. For comparison, a regular toilet uses around three gallons of water for just one flush. This is a profound quantity! If you want to save water, a composting toilet may be a good solution for you.

At the same time, a composting toilet is especially convenient to use in campers or RVs. With limited access to water, a water-less or “dry” toilet may be the best way to go.

Composting toilets can be both safe and clean. Here are examples of two very popular composting toilets that you can consider for your home if you’re looking for an environmentally friendly alternative.

So, let’s take a look at the Separett Composting Toilet and Nature’s Head Composting Toilet.

Separett composting toilet: Features and benefits

The Separett Composting Toilet is one of the most reliable composting toilets available. Separett was founded in the 1970s in Sweden and has put forward many great products since. The Separett Villa 9125 Composting Toilet, for instance, has been specifically designed to fit the needs of the US market and has gained immense popularity.

The Separett composting toilet is a dry toilet

The Separett Composting Toilet is a dry toilet, meaning it needs no water to function. This, in turn, reduces the overall use of water. It is also a urine-diverting toilet as it naturally separates urine from solids. Urine and feces are hence collected in separate containers.

No odor

You might think, “Great, urine and solids are separated but what about the smell?” Good question and valid concern. But there’s no need to worry! The Separett Composting Toilets have been designed with those concerns in mind. 

A fan is installed inside the toilet and runs continuously to eliminate any unpleasant odors. Most customers report that they were pleasantly surprised with the lack of smell of the Separett Composting Toilet. After all, being eco-friendly does not mean you should suffer. Technology has advanced enough to provide you with a satisfying alternative.

Any composting bags work

Are you worried about spending a lot of money on composting bags? All good. Any composting bag will work fine.

Easy to empty

As waste products are collected in composting bags, emptying your Separett Composting Toilet is easy. Simply grab the bag, remove it and replace it. The filled bag can then be disposed of in a compost bin or specifically designated areas for the disposal of solid wastes.

Works well in small spaces

Do you have very limited space for your toilet? Like, let’s say, you live in a tiny house or you’re on the go with your RV or camper. The Separett Composting Toilet is not too bulky, so it fits in most homes and RVs.

Works with any current (AC and DC)

The Separett Villa 9125 works anywhere – whether it is in your home with alternating current (AC) or on the go with direct current (DC), which is derived from batteries. 

Here are the benefits of the Separett Composting Toilet summed up:

• Reduces the amount of water used
• Odor-free
• Any composting bags work
• Easy to empty
• Perfect for small spaces
• Compatible with both alternating and direct current (AC/DC)

Nature’s Head composting toilet: Features and benefits

Conserves water

As with most composting toilets, Nature’s Head Composting Toilet conserves a large amount of water. It is a sustainable option for someone looking for an environmentally friendly toilet.

With no need for water, Nature’s Head Composting Toilet doesn’t require a hookup. It works great for camping, as limited access to water is not an issue. Another plus is that it is great for camping in the winter months when frozen pipes can affect the functionality of regular toilets.

Follow manufacturer instructions for no odor

Nature’s Head Composting Toilet does what it’s tasked to do and has a fan installed to counteract any discernible odors. Solid wastes are composted fairly quickly, so generally, you should not expect any odor at all.

It is important though you make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep the lid down when you are not using the toilet. Have the fan run constantly, especially if you have more than one person use the toilet.

If you’re on the go and have limited access to electricity, don’t worry. The small CPU fan of this composting toilet doesn’t require a lot of power and could also run on solar power.

Easy-peasy installation

Not a handyman? Don’t sweat it! Most customers report a painless installation process even for the average not-so-skilled person. You can easily assemble the Nature’s Head Composting Toilet within 15 minutes. No hassle.

Easy to empty but empty regularly

Nature’s Head Composting Toilet is easy to empty and can be emptied within 5 minutes. It’s a quick and simple process.

If you have multiple people in your home that are using the toilet, make sure to empty it regularly. Don’t wait until the last minute. Urine jugs may need to be emptied every other day or up to a week, while the solid waste container only requires to be emptied every few weeks. Usually 2 to 6 depending on the number of people in your household.

As this toilet is urine-diverting as well, urine and solids are separated. Don’t wait until the urine level in the collection container rises above the edge of the base! Other than that, there is a lid to the urine container, so it can’t spill over. For easy emptying, the container also has a handle to use for carrying so dumping the urine doesn’t become a messy job.

This toilet is 100% portable

This is a huge plus, especially for all the folks that spend a lot of time on the road. This composting toilet is portable. This means you can take it along for camping trips or even set it up in a tent – no hookup needed.

Warranty and maintenance

Many sellers offer a 5-year warranty against manufacturer defects, so you don’t have to worry about maintenance. But even without it, the toilet is easy to keep up with and doesn’t require a high amount of maintenance over the years.

Here are the benefits of the Nature’s Head Composting Toilet summed up:

• Conserves water
• No odor if you stick with the manufacturer’s instructions
• Easy-peasy installation
• Easy to empty but make sure to empty regularly
• Great portable composting toilet for RVs
• Warranty and maintenance

Composting toilets that work

Composting toilets has become a great substitute. They are much easier to use, maintain and empty than most people presume. And they don’t have to be messy at all!

A big benefit is that you don’t need to rely on the water anymore. Composting toilets are therefore becoming especially popular for RVs and campers.

If you are a believer in eco-friendly solutions and sustainability, a composting toilet is the right way to go. Check out some of the composting toilets we carry and see which one would be the best fit for you.