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Humanure Handbook

The "Humanure Handbook" is a guide by Joseph Jenkins that advocates for the safe and sustainable use of human waste as fertilizer. It outlines how to compost human excrement properly, transforming it into nutrient-rich soil amendment. The handbook emphasizes environmental benefits, like reducing pollution and conserving water, while promoting hygiene and health practices. Jenkins combines scientific principles with practical instructions, encouraging a shift in perspective about human waste, viewing it as a resource rather than a problem. Its approach aims to inspire self-sufficiency and ecological responsibility.