The ambitious Moon brothers from Oregon are trying to build the "Greenest" house possible. They've added a composting toilet that not only makes fertilizer out of poop, but also saves water and energy.
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Renovation Nation 2: Saving Water With A Composting Toliet
The ambitious Moon brothers from Oregon are trying to build the "Greenest" house possible. They've added a composting toilet that not only makes fertilizer out of poop, but also saves water and energy.
Added: Jul 22, 2009
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Runtime: 04:29
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