Comments on: DOG POOP POWER FOR SAN FRANCISCO http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/ Green design & eco innovation for a better world Wed, 22 May 2013 16:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Inhabitat » Chicken Manure to power 90,000 Homes! http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-99832 Inhabitat » Chicken Manure to power 90,000 Homes! Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:01:50 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-99832 [...] lies in its two-for-one benefit: it generates energy while disposing of waste. We’ve covered poo power schemes in the past, but never on such a massive [...] [...] lies in its two-for-one benefit: it generates energy while disposing of waste. We’ve covered poo power schemes in the past, but never on such a massive [...]

]]> By: Zero Energy and Green Building in New Homes | POO POWER: Giant Vat of Crap to Produce Natural Gas for CA http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-76971 Zero Energy and Green Building in New Homes | POO POWER: Giant Vat of Crap to Produce Natural Gas for CA Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:46:20 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-76971 [...] generators have existed for a while, and even larger scale developments have used poo-power as a way to meet energy needs. But powering a state with poo? This is exactly what Californian utility PG&E has just started [...] [...] generators have existed for a while, and even larger scale developments have used poo-power as a way to meet energy needs. But powering a state with poo? This is exactly what Californian utility PG&E has just started [...]

]]> By: michael stretch http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-55417 michael stretch Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:53:26 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-55417 ok. im here to find out how to make puppy powered heat source... I keep looking for the instructions on how to make it and what and where i need to get bacteria from .. IM goint to build a large scale system to power my new house and future power using muppet ( dog ) and people across the feilds cow crap.... I will repost the tryals of systems as i work on it ... thanks for the posting and also there was a show on tv that was about a place in india that the entire town is heated on this system ok. im here to find out how to make puppy powered heat source… I keep looking for the instructions on how to make it and what and where i need to get bacteria from .. IM goint to build a large scale system to power my new house and future power using muppet ( dog ) and people across the feilds cow crap…. I will repost the tryals of systems as i work on it … thanks for the posting and also there was a show on tv that was about a place in india that the entire town is heated on this system

]]> By: POWER POOP « Environmental Geography http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-53921 POWER POOP « Environmental Geography Mon, 24 Sep 2007 23:12:34 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-53921 [...] http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/ [...] [...] http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/ [...]

]]> By: What about instead of banning? « All Things Jennifer http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-52147 What about instead of banning? « All Things Jennifer Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:49:21 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-52147 [...] The mayor of San Fran starts REQUIRING people to own dogs, for their poop? [...] [...] The mayor of San Fran starts REQUIRING people to own dogs, for their poop? [...]

]]> By: Existenzgründung Geschäftsidee mit Tieren: Aus Hundekot Energie gewinnen - Mit Hundescheiße Geld verdienen auf Existenz24.biz http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-50453 Existenzgründung Geschäftsidee mit Tieren: Aus Hundekot Energie gewinnen - Mit Hundescheiße Geld verdienen auf Existenz24.biz Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:27:45 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-50453 [...] via [...] [...] via [...]

]]> By: Burning Bio News » Blog Archive » Dog Manure to Energy, CA http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-48115 Burning Bio News » Blog Archive » Dog Manure to Energy, CA Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:55:17 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-48115 [...] Dog Manure to Energy, CA Since January 2006, Norcal has been collecting San Francisco’s 6,500 tons of dog manure to put... [...] [...] Dog Manure to Energy, CA Since January 2006, Norcal has been collecting San Francisco’s 6,500 tons of dog manure to put… [...]

]]> By: WNYMedia.net :: All Things Jennifer http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-48036 WNYMedia.net :: All Things Jennifer Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:52:59 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-48036 [...] The mayor of San Fran starts REQUIRING people to own dogs, for their poop? [...] [...] The mayor of San Fran starts REQUIRING people to own dogs, for their poop? [...]

]]> By: Christopher P. http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47766 Christopher P. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:26:27 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47766 So, how much energy is consumed picking up all the little decentralized bits of Fido doo? In other words is this a net energy gain, and is there a comparative carbon offset analysis for this localized endeavor? Fashionable, yes, but really meaningful?? Picking up your dog's crap and flushing it down the toilet, just like any other member of your household, and THEN processing for the methane at the central facility, makes more sense.... Cows are another issue altogether. Big reliance on meat and dairy in our national diet leads to mega-dairies, which produce huge amounts of methane waste, which pollutes the atmosphere and the water table. If we must run our labor force on meat and milk products, capture that methane.... So, how much energy is consumed picking up all the little decentralized bits of Fido doo? In other words is this a net energy gain, and is there a comparative carbon offset analysis for this localized endeavor? Fashionable, yes, but really meaningful?? Picking up your dog’s crap and flushing it down the toilet, just like any other member of your household, and THEN processing for the methane at the central facility, makes more sense….

Cows are another issue altogether. Big reliance on meat and dairy in our national diet leads to mega-dairies, which produce huge amounts of methane waste, which pollutes the atmosphere and the water table. If we must run our labor force on meat and milk products, capture that methane….

]]> By: Alison Vaughan http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47751 Alison Vaughan Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:18:40 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47751 Sending this from the depths of Cornwall in the UK, but we get the same problems in our towns as well as other ones in the countryside and coastal paths (impact on farm stock with eye infections etc, changing conservation habitats through enrichment - see "Did You Know section on my website). Local authorities do provide dog waste bins in towns and popular walking areas, but this currently goes to hazardous waste disposal sites upcountry. This sounds a great idea, and I know our local waste authority is about to commission a couple of anaerobic digesters. These take animal by-products as well as farm slurry, and as well as the energy from waste aspect, the material left is fit for use on land. If you are really dedicated to the proximity principle of dealing with waste, there are such things as dog composting loos if you have a garden, or you can use one of the home-sized anaerobic digesters like the Green Cone. Combined with biodegradable dog poop bags, you probably have the best environmental option. Sending this from the depths of Cornwall in the UK, but we get the same problems in our towns as well as other ones in the countryside and coastal paths (impact on farm stock with eye infections etc, changing conservation habitats through enrichment – see “Did You Know section on my website). Local authorities do provide dog waste bins in towns and popular walking areas, but this currently goes to hazardous waste disposal sites upcountry. This sounds a great idea, and I know our local waste authority is about to commission a couple of anaerobic digesters. These take animal by-products as well as farm slurry, and as well as the energy from waste aspect, the material left is fit for use on land.

If you are really dedicated to the proximity principle of dealing with waste, there are such things as dog composting loos if you have a garden, or you can use one of the home-sized anaerobic digesters like the Green Cone. Combined with biodegradable dog poop bags, you probably have the best environmental option.

]]> By: Steve Sarver http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47744 Steve Sarver Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:58:06 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47744 We have developed a water soluble waste bag made from poly vinyl alcohol (FlushEze).. These bags can be flushed in the toilet, not thrown in the trash. We have a bag carrier that holds the box of new bags with a separate pouch for the used bags so you don't have to finish your dog walk carrying a bag of poop. We also have a flushable pet toilet that attaches to the clean out on your house to dispose of pet waste into the sewer where it should be ... not in the garbage using your pooper scooper. We have developed a water soluble waste bag made from poly vinyl alcohol (FlushEze).. These bags can be flushed in the toilet, not thrown in the trash. We have a bag carrier that holds the box of new bags with a separate pouch for the used bags so you don’t have to finish your dog walk carrying a bag of poop.

We also have a flushable pet toilet that attaches to the clean out on your house to dispose of pet waste into the sewer where it should be … not in the garbage using your pooper scooper.

]]> By: Poop’A Fuel – Do Cachorro pra Sua Casa « Blog do Site de Imóveis vaidireto.com.br http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47705 Poop’A Fuel – Do Cachorro pra Sua Casa « Blog do Site de Imóveis vaidireto.com.br Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:44:24 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47705 [...] Saiba mais Aqui - ABC News e Aqui - DOG POOP POWER FOR SAN FRANCISCO [...] [...] Saiba mais Aqui – ABC News e Aqui – DOG POOP POWER FOR SAN FRANCISCO [...]

]]> By: Christopher http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47670 Christopher Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:08:07 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47670 @Greg McBee Did you even read the article? Nobody said anything about using dog waste for use of food crops. Where did that come from? @Greg McBee

Did you even read the article?
Nobody said anything about using dog waste for use of food crops.
Where did that come from?

]]> By: Greg McBee http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47658 Greg McBee Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:47:08 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47658 For every reference you can find saying you can compost dog waste for use on food crops, I can find 10 that advise against it. It just doesn't work. Feces from herbivores like sheep, cows and horses works well. Feces from carnivores like cats and dogs isn't suited to composting for use as fertilizer on food crops. For every reference you can find saying you can compost dog waste for use on food crops, I can find 10 that advise against it. It just doesn’t work. Feces from herbivores like sheep, cows and horses works well. Feces from carnivores like cats and dogs isn’t suited to composting for use as fertilizer on food crops.

]]> By: Ben N http://inhabitat.com/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/comment-page-1/#comment-47622 Ben N Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:39:09 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/06/19/dog-poop-power-for-san-francisco/#comment-47622 Dog waste is only the beginning. Anaerobic digesters are capable of digesting just about anything organic as long as the feedstock is prepped adequately. (http://www.canadacomposting.com/bta_process_word_descr.htm) Yard waste and food scraps can go through the same biogas recovery process before they are composted. Dog waste is only the beginning. Anaerobic digesters are capable of digesting just about anything organic as long as the feedstock is prepped adequately. (http://www.canadacomposting.com/bta_process_word_descr.htm) Yard waste and food scraps can go through the same biogas recovery process before they are composted.

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