Published in: 2010
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Ecological Sanitation Research (EcoSanRes), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
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Morgan, P.
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The concept of ecological sanitation embraces more than toilet provision alone. It is a philosophy which attempts to provide sanitation where pollution of the environment is reduced, water is conserved, and where the nutrients available in processed excreta can be used in agriculture and growing trees. Remarkable progress has been made in Malawi where a range of lower cost methods of practicing ecological sanitation have been put to use.
The concept of ecological sanitation was first officially practiced in Malawi in 2001. It was introduced by WaterAid, and the first projects were undertaken in Salima and by the CCAP in Embangweni. Later it was taken up by COMWASH in Phalombe and Thyolo Thyolo.
Morgan, P. (2010). Ecological Sanitation in Malawi - Putting recycling into practice. Ecological Sanitation Research (EcoSanRes), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
Composting, vermicomposting (solid waste), composting toilets English Practitioners Presentations Sub-Saharan Africa
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