Marvin Vea, owner of Vea Eco Farm, demonstrates the use of a composting machine by crushing coconut husks that transform into cocopeat, a plant-friendly growing medium for lettuce and other high-value crops. Through the assistance of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management, young farmers like Vea get a chance to boost their productivity. The Vea Eco Farm in Bagbago, Solsona, Ilocos Norte is also a learning site for practical agriculture. I Leilanie Adriano | Philippine

💩🌿 Yep, we compost our poop. Here’s why 🌿💩 We use composting toilets to turn human waste—aka humanure—into safe, nutrient-rich compost. Instead of flushing it away, we mix it with sawdust, let microbes and time do their thing, and end up with a fertilizer we use to grow trees and restore the land. It’s all about closing the loop, reducing pollution, and reconnecting with natural cycles. It’s not gross—it’s genius. 👉 Comment "compost" to get a message with more info about our system. #Humanu