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TOILETTE BIOLOGIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plumbing Fixtures
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
CONT

Composting toilets use the natural processes of decomposition and evaporation to recycle human wastes. They are quick to install, easy to use, and require no water supply or sewer lines.

OBS

composting toilet: term used by Parks Canada.

Key term(s)
  • compost toilet

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils sanitaires
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
CONT

Les cabinets à compost fonctionnent selon des processus naturels de décomposition et d'évaporation pour recycler les déchets humains. Ils sont rapides à installer, faciles à utiliser et la plupart ne demandent ni approvisionnement d'eau ni canalisations d'égout.

OBS

toilette à compostage : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Key term(s)
  • toilette biologique
  • cabinet à compostage

Spanish

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