[pct-l] TP decomposition

[Paul Bodnar]

I agree your method should help, anything that increases the moisture content and surface area will increase decomposition.  So pouring some extra water or urinating on the TP will help, especially in dry areas.  The mixing will also help in increasing the surface area of the TP. 

 

I was really surprised how long toilet paper lasts in a dry climate.  If it doesn't rain exposed toilet paper in low humidity will last months and maybe a year or so.  To see the study click on the link below.

 

http://hikethru.com/hiking-information/backyard-science/toilet-paper-decomposition

 

Thanks for your comments.

 

Paul

 
> Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:12:14 -0700
> From: dthibaul07 at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] TP decomposition
> 
> Great little study. I haven't graduated to using only natural resources so
> I still carry TP. Since I heard about it here a few years ago, I have been
> doing the 3 P's method (poop, peep, puree) and am convinced it really helps
> decompose the TP much faster.
> 
> For those unaware, After the poop, you pee into the cat hole. Then use a
> stick and puree the TP into the very wet mixture and bury 6 inches deep like
> usual. The pee adds extra moisture and the stirring up breaks up the TP so
> it decomposes much faster.
> 
> Day-late
> 
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> > P.S. I just finished a study looking at the decomposition of toilet paper
> > under different conditions. If interested click on the direct link below.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > http://hikethru.com/hiking-information/backyard-science/toilet-paper-decomposition
> >
> >
> >
> >
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