I stockpile paper plates, paper bowls and bamboo sporks as part of my prepping supplies because they can become fuel for my rocket stove after being used during a meal. I have bags of peat moss to use in a DIY composting toilet because with time that used peat moss becomes compost to mix with garden soil. I have a washout tub that will fit inside a shower stall or bath tub. I can stand in that washout tub while giving myself a sponge bath and washing my hair. I will use that soapy water a second time to soak laundry overnight or to flush a toilet. When I cook pasta in boiling water, that same water can be used second time instead of being poured down a drain. Perhaps I will use it to make hot cocoa or as the liquid in cake batter or let cool and use to water plants.
Hey! How are you? I love your approach to resourcefulness and sustainability in prepping! Repurposing paper plates and bowls for fuel and finding multiple uses for water is genius. Your ideas for a DIY composting toilet and reusing soapy water for laundry or flushing are super practical too. Thanks for sharing these tips!
a lot of my water generation, will depend on working solar panels/generator, to power a dehumidifier (so i can get a couple of gallons of water from the air, per day). Then filter that water via Berkey (for drinking) or use it straight (for toilet flushing/washing).
There are so many videos that do not ask for money, just to give you the same info? Gree is so plentiful for things that should be free for humanity oriented advice.
That is a very good topic and considering human waste for a long -term when you live in an apartment can be tricky but for a short -term it will be pretty ok to store it on your balcony. And you don´t have the possibilities to dig a hole in the ground when you live in an apartment so that takes some other methods to do so. I have shared this one out as well and a 👍 as usual.
I dig old tree stumps out of the ground with a shovel. I burn all trash in the holes where the tree stumps were at. When they get full, I cover it up with dirt. I've been Prepping since the late 70's. Retired, my home and cars are paid off. I have never had a credit card. Keep Prepping my friends.
Fortunately, my home uses a well and septic system so disposal of human waste isn't a problem. I also have three ways to power my well pump if the power is out (gas/propane generator and hand pump). City folks who can't put in a well and septic system are going to have a serious problem with human waste disposal unless they have a plan BEFORE the problem arises.
Water is the main thing you need to have daily… food you can go a day or two without…. But every one will want water… the biggest and best bartering tool….
it's times like this, that i wish i lived far away from surrounding neighbors, instead of in a condo/townhouse community. I don't trust my neighbors to care, nor properly handle their waste in such situations, and they will undoubtedly draw pests and disease to our community.
@@reliableprepper and i also live on the end unit, and between me and the next townhouse is a large common-ground area. I believe if SHTF, careless neighbors will dump their trash into this open area, in close proximity to my living space. How i can secure that area/prevent that from happening... would be a challenge.
@@MGillDesign @MGillDesign, In a worst-case scenario, like an SHTF situation, you’ll need to get creative to keep that common area clean and safe. One option is to create a makeshift barrier using whatever materials you have on hand, like boards, metal scraps, or even large branches. This can help deter neighbors from dumping trash near your space. You could also try to talk to your neighbors before things get too chaotic. A quick conversation about the importance of keeping the area clean might make a big difference. If you have some extra supplies, like trash bags or containers, sharing them could encourage proper waste disposal. Keeping an eye on the area is important, too. If you have any old security cameras or can rig up a fake one, it might make people think twice about dumping trash there. Finally, if things really go south, consider setting up a designated trash area farther away from your living space. This could help keep pests and disease away from your home. Staying proactive and resourceful is key in these situations. Good luck!
@@reliableprepper all great solutions. Thanks!!! I thought about the barrier option. I also have solar generator/panels that will be visible to anyone that looks hard enough beyond the common grounds area. So, putting up a barrier would help solve 2 issues (keep folks away from learning about my solar power setup & keep them from putting trash in the area). The camera option would also be something i would consider as well. A little worried about sharing trash bags/containers with neighbors that might eventually ask "what else you got?" Sad to say, but i don't trust some of my neighbors in good times... let alone SHTF.
You might consider moving. Try your level best to get along with your neighbors. When/if the hard times come, you'll have a working relationship with the people who live nearby, making having a conversation about where not to dump trash a lot easier. Plan to share some resources with them. Food, tools, an extra warm blanket go along way during a catastrophe. Work with your neighborhood, never against them.
I stockpile paper plates, paper bowls and bamboo sporks as part of my prepping supplies because they can become fuel for my rocket stove after being used during a meal. I have bags of peat moss to use in a DIY composting toilet because with time that used peat moss becomes compost to mix with garden soil. I have a washout tub that will fit inside a shower stall or bath tub. I can stand in that washout tub while giving myself a sponge bath and washing my hair. I will use that soapy water a second time to soak laundry overnight or to flush a toilet. When I cook pasta in boiling water, that same water can be used second time instead of being poured down a drain. Perhaps I will use it to make hot cocoa or as the liquid in cake batter or let cool and use to water plants.
Hey! How are you? I love your approach to resourcefulness and sustainability in prepping! Repurposing paper plates and bowls for fuel and finding multiple uses for water is genius. Your ideas for a DIY composting toilet and reusing soapy water for laundry or flushing are super practical too. Thanks for sharing these tips!
I let my pasta water cool, and give to my plants. 😊
@@BigMama2022 That's actually a real good tip. Thanks big mama
a lot of my water generation, will depend on working solar panels/generator, to power a dehumidifier (so i can get a couple of gallons of water from the air, per day).
Then filter that water via Berkey (for drinking) or use it straight (for toilet flushing/washing).
Neglected topic, thanks for covering it!
Hey Sarge, I appreciate that. I've been checking out some of your merch by the way
Comment,maybe 1 day I can join by membership but I and many are thankful for the material u provide for free.
@@keithkvittum5099 thanks Keith
There are so many videos that do not ask for money, just to give you the same info? Gree is so plentiful for things that should be free for humanity oriented advice.
That is a very good topic and considering human waste for a long -term when you live in an apartment can be tricky but for a short -term it will be pretty ok to store it on your balcony. And you don´t have the possibilities to dig a hole in the ground when you live in an apartment so that takes some other methods to do so. I have shared this one out as well and a 👍 as usual.
I dig old tree stumps out of the ground with a shovel. I burn all trash in the holes where the tree stumps were at. When they get full, I cover it up with dirt. I've been Prepping since the late 70's. Retired, my home and cars are paid off. I have never had a credit card. Keep Prepping my friends.
@@lewis9888 I appreciate all your wisdom. I'll never stop learning.
Great topic and some great tips! Thanks!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks!
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Really nice tipps, thank you very much. 😀👍
Hey, I really appreciate that
Great tips and ideas! Thank you.
@@emilybalzano792 well thank you Miss Emily
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Fortunately, my home uses a well and septic system so disposal of human waste isn't a problem. I also have three ways to power my well pump if the power is out (gas/propane generator and hand pump). City folks who can't put in a well and septic system are going to have a serious problem with human waste disposal unless they have a plan BEFORE the problem arises.
It's great to have those backup options in place for emergencies!
Thanks for your review. Always informative and well presented. Something new every day!
I'm always open just suggestion Gary. Appreciate your support forever and always
If you’re going to plan for bugging out … just make sure your property has a well…
Thank you for the reminder about the importance of having a well on your property when planning for emergencies.
Water is the main thing you need to have daily… food you can go a day or two without…. But every one will want water… the biggest and best bartering tool….
Boric acid powder is a good way to keep most bugs at bay and is nontoxic indoors and outside use a lot of it
Great tip. I appreciate that
it's times like this, that i wish i lived far away from surrounding neighbors, instead of in a condo/townhouse
community.
I don't trust my neighbors to care, nor properly handle their waste in such situations, and they will undoubtedly draw pests
and disease to our community.
@@MGillDesign I'm right there with you, it definitely add some challenge
@@reliableprepper and i also live on the end unit, and between me and the next townhouse is a
large common-ground area.
I believe if SHTF, careless neighbors will dump their trash into this open area, in close proximity
to my living space. How i can secure that area/prevent that from happening... would be a challenge.
@@MGillDesign @MGillDesign,
In a worst-case scenario, like an SHTF situation, you’ll need to get creative to keep that common area clean and safe. One option is to create a makeshift barrier using whatever materials you have on hand, like boards, metal scraps, or even large branches. This can help deter neighbors from dumping trash near your space.
You could also try to talk to your neighbors before things get too chaotic. A quick conversation about the importance of keeping the area clean might make a big difference. If you have some extra supplies, like trash bags or containers, sharing them could encourage proper waste disposal.
Keeping an eye on the area is important, too. If you have any old security cameras or can rig up a fake one, it might make people think twice about dumping trash there.
Finally, if things really go south, consider setting up a designated trash area farther away from your living space. This could help keep pests and disease away from your home.
Staying proactive and resourceful is key in these situations. Good luck!
@@reliableprepper all great solutions. Thanks!!!
I thought about the barrier option. I also have solar generator/panels that will be visible to anyone that looks hard enough beyond the common grounds area. So, putting up a barrier would help solve 2 issues (keep folks away from learning about my solar power setup & keep them from putting trash in the area).
The camera option would also be something i would consider as well.
A little worried about sharing trash bags/containers with neighbors that might eventually ask "what else you got?" Sad to say, but i don't trust some of my neighbors in good times... let alone SHTF.
You might consider moving. Try your level best to get along with your neighbors. When/if the hard times come, you'll have a working relationship with the people who live nearby, making having a conversation about where not to dump trash a lot easier. Plan to share some resources with them. Food, tools, an extra warm blanket go along way during a catastrophe. Work with your neighborhood, never against them.
No way! Who would use their poop for compost for growing food? That's sick!
It may sound unusual, but composting human waste is actually a common practice in sustainable agriculture.
OUTHOUSE grandparents farm, burn barrel 55 gallon steel barrel
Boom, problems solved. 🤗
i live in coal region and there are many pits should be good 👍
@@belladrapeau8234 that is nice
The water from my kitchen sink and washing machine drains out and waters the ivy beside my house.
That's a great way to recycle water and help your plants thrive!
Burry things 6 ft deep… it keeps the animals from smelling it and digging it up….
That's a great tip for keeping things hidden and secure!
Gee burn what you can… compost the food waste… and human waste…. That’s easy…
yessir!!! Hope you have a great weekend btw!!!