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Willow Feeder eBook



Most of today’s waste systems like septic tanks, sewage plants, composting toilets, and porta potties create what Paul Wheaton calls “poop koolaid” that ends up polluting our rivers and oceans.

The Willow Feeder changes everything. Instead of toxins and waste, it transforms nutrients into giant willow trees while keeping water clean and ecosystems safe. No stink, no flies, no pollution, only abundance.

What You’ll Find Inside

  - Why traditional waste systems fail our environment

  - How the Willow Feeder works as a stronger alternative to composting toilets

  - Step by step breakdown of designs, from the “Cooper Pooper” to the “Willowonka”

  - Solutions for gardeners, homesteaders, RV users, and even cities

  - 140 pages long

  - .pdf format




Get the

  eBook: $15 - more info    

  movie: $25 - more info  

  indoor plans (cooper pooper): $30 - more info  

  outdoor plans (willowonka): $30 - more info  

  bundle: $100 value for $90 - more info below  


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Paul Wheaton on the cover of Missouila Independent magazine.

Timothy Norton wrote:

I'm kinda winging things in the kitchen at times.

Aren’t we all😁. Well, maybe some of us. I know there is a lot of winging it at my place. Both in the garden and in the kitchen.

I’m not sure which plate I’m using, maybe the smallest. It does gum up after a while, but by that time the pot I cook the sauce in it’s full and I’m ready to so something else, or take a break and come here on permies to pester people😁. Which is exactly what I’m doing now, while waiting for the sauce to cook down.

Timothy Norton wrote:When I process my tomatoes for sauce, I put them through a series of plates on my food mill to remove the skins and seeds from my final product.

Usually, I will chuck this material into my compost and call it a day but maybe I am missing out on something?

Any ideas for better use of this material?

Thank you in advance.

Curious as to why do you need to run it through seversl plates to remove skins and seeds?

We give the skins/seeds discard to chickens or just throwing in the compost.

This being said, we do save what we call “tomato water”.

We start by putting tomatoes in big trays, cut up if they’re big, whole if they’re smaller, broil them in the oven till the tops start to blacken a little ( then change trays, the bottom one gets on top).

This breaks the skins and also leaves a lot of water in the trays, which I collect before running the actual tomatoes through a food mill.

I freeze most of this tomato water and use it in minestrone type soups. It gives the soup a very good taste.

Maybe it’s worth saying that I make sauce from all the tomatoes I’m growing, and paste tomatoes is a very small amount most years.

Yes, my tomato sauce is thinner than store bought sauce, even after cooking it down some. And we’re ok with that.☺️

Keep rivers and oceans clean while growing abundance! This special bundle brings together everything you need to understand, build, and benefit from the willow feeder system, a breakthrough alternative to septic tanks, sewage plants, and composting toilets.

Get the

  eBook: $15 - more info    

  movie: $25 - more info  

  indoor plans (cooper pooper): $30 - more info  

  outdoor plans (willowonka): $30 - more info  

  bundle: $100 value for $90 - more info below  



What's in the bundle:

Willow Feeder eBook


Most of today’s waste systems like septic tanks, sewage plants, composting toilets, and porta potties create what Paul Wheaton calls “poop koolaid” that ends up polluting our rivers and oceans.

The Willow Feeder changes everything. Instead of toxins and waste, it transforms nutrients into giant willow trees while keeping water clean and ecosystems safe. No stink, no flies, no pollution, only abundance.

What You’ll Find Inside

  - Why traditional waste systems fail our environment

  - How the Willow Feeder works as a stronger alternative to composting toilets

  - Step by step breakdown of designs, from the “Cooper Pooper” to the “Willowonka”

  - Solutions for gardeners, homesteaders, RV users, and even cities

  - 140 pages long

  - .pdf format




Willow Feeder Movie




A willow feeder is a simple yet groundbreaking waste system that keeps human waste out of water systems entirely. Unlike composting toilets, it separates poop from urine and greywater, stores it for two years to eliminate pathogens, and then uses it as nutrient-rich fertilizer for willow trees. The result is cleaner rivers and oceans, safer pathogen management, and a low-cost, sustainable solution for any home or community.


The Willow Feeder Movie captures 14 years of design, testing, and real-world builds. You’ll see exactly how the system works, why it’s better than sewage treatment plants, and how you can build one yourself.
In the Movie You’ll See

   • What a willow feeder is and how it differs from composting toilets

   • Why conventional sewage plants pollute and how willow feeders solve the problem

   • Step-by-step builds of the Cooper Pooper (indoor) and WilloWonka (outdoor)

   • How to collect, store, and safely use poop as fertilizer

   • Why willows are ideal for nutrient cycling and how to plant them

   • Pathogen management that outperforms sewage treatment plants

   • How to operate at less than 10% of the cost of conventional systems

   • Ways to reduce chemicals and contaminants in greywater

   • Bonus benefits like solving “peak phosphorus” and improving soil health

   • Lessons from over a decade of field testing at Wheaton Labs


Indoor Willow Feeder Plans




The Cooper Pooper is the first fully indoor willow feeder built at Wheaton Labs. Unlike outdoor or skiddable systems, this one is integrated directly into Cooper Cabin. It keeps human poop out of rivers and groundwater while offering the comfort of an indoor bathroom. Solids are stored in a tall sealed can, liquids are diverted to a greywater line, and a solar-powered fan ensures odor-free use.

The PDF includes 39 pages of detailed building instructions, drawings, and notes.



In the PDF Plans You’ll See

   • Complete tools and materials lists, including framing, fasteners, and plumbing parts

   • Step-by-step build instructions for the box, framing, access hatch, steps, and raised platform

   • How to cut and install the seat platform with a properly placed urine diverter

   • Details on the solar-powered ventilation fan for reliable odor control

   • Proper placement and use of a 32-gallon collection can under the seat

   • How to route the urine line into a mulch pit or greywater sink drain

   • Guidance for creating a comfortable and safe step-up platform

   • Clear diagrams for door framing, hinges, sealing, and can removal

   • User guidelines on sawdust use, lid closing, and maintenance

   • Lessons learned from the first indoor willow feeder build at Wheaton Labs




Outdoor Willow Feeder Plans




The Outdoor Willow Feeder (WilloWonka) is a skiddable outhouse design that keeps human poop out of rivers and groundwater. Unlike composting toilets or septic tanks, it separates poop from urine and greywater, stores solids in sealed cans to age safely, and uses them as nutrient-rich fertilizer for willows and other trees. The trombe wall ventilation system moves air with the sun, meaning no fans, no smell, and no electricity.

The PDF includes 58 pages of detailed building instructions, drawings, and notes.



In the PDF Plans You’ll See

   • Complete materials list including roundwood sizes, hardware, and plumbing parts

   • Step-by-step build instructions for skids, posts, beams, rafters, roof, siding, stairs, and hatch

   • How to install a urine diverter and connect it to a mulch pit for safe greywater use

   • Trombe wall details for natural passive airflow and odor control

   • Seat design, bucket clearances, and sealing tips for everyday ease of use

   • How to add a fly trap to the vent stack for cleaner, safer operation

   • Guidelines for aging and safely cycling nutrients back to trees

   • Practical safety notes for working with roundwood and tools

   • Why this design outperforms septic systems at a fraction of the cost

   • Lessons learned from real-world testing at Wheaton Labs






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Schedule of potlucks so far:



Sept 21: Sandpoint, ID: https://permies.com/t/282361/Sandpoint-Area-Potluck-Paul-sep

Oct 11: Libby, MT : https://permies.com/t/285024/potluck-libby-montana-october

Nov 7: Star Community, South Seattle   https://permies.com/t/359684/South-Seattle-potluck-Nov#3455074

Nov 21: Spokane: https://permies.com/t/287704/Spokane-Dirt-Church-Monthly-Permaculture#3439499


If you live in Montana, Utah, Washington, Idaho or Oregon and would love a chance to meet Paul personally and hear him speak, we’re looking for folks to help organize or participate in casual, community potlucks.

Maybe you’ve got a project you’re wrestling with and want to bounce ideas off others—or even Paul himself.

Maybe you’re just craving time with people who share your love for homesteading, permaculture, and living more simply.

Or maybe you’ve built something cool—a garden, a homestead, a composting system—and you want to show it off and inspire others.

Host Paul for a potluck and enjoy an afternoon in his company.


Paul Wheaton is an inventor, teacher, permaculture pioneer, and a man on a mission to help people live better, richer, more sustainable lives. Whether you’re brand new to Paul’s work or have followed him for years through his forums, videos, and projects—this is your chance to connect with him, and with others, in a friendly, down-to-earth, delicious way.

November 7th, 5PM at Start Community in South Seattle, come meet Paul!

This is eight mp4 files.  640x360.  We are trying to keep the file sizes small, so people can have lots of videos on their phone on similar contraptions.

This version is provided for people that are tech savvy and have limited internet stuff.  If you are not sure about what this is all about, then don't get the download version!  You want the HD streaming version HERE.

HD instant view	$10	$25	$25	$30
tiny (SD) download	$15	$40	$40	$45
physical DVDs (US shipping)	$20	$45	$45	$35
physical DVDs (non-US shipping)	$45	$70	$70	$100

wbs2-fire-science-640x360.mp4: 632 mb
wbs2-sneaky-heat-640x360.mp4: 853 mb
wbs2-boom-squish-640x360.mp4: 622 mb
wbs2-hot-rocket-640x360.mp4: 602 mb
bwh-cob-640x360.mp4:   665 mb
bwh-pebble-640x360.mp4:   634 mb
bwh-shippable-640x360.mp4:   600 mb
bwh-innovators-640x360.mp4:   682 mb

This is a special offer of the 4-movie "better wood heat" plus the 4-movie set "wood burning stoves 2.0" - all 8 videos as HD streaming (instant view).

HD instant view	$10	$25	$25	$30
tiny (SD) download	$15	$40	$40	$45
physical DVDs (US shipping)	$20	$45	$45	$35
physical DVDs (non-US shipping)	$45	$70	$70	$100

Here are some of the benefits of rocket mass heaters:

• cheap to run. About a tenth the cost of natural gas, electric or conventional wood heat.
• clean. They emit about a hundredth of the smoke of a conventional wood stove.
• good for the environment. Less than 2% of CO2 emissions of natural gas or electric heat. Can reduce your carbon footprint as much as parking 7 cars.
• sustainable. It uses a renewable fuel which is easy to find and store.
• cheap to build. About $200 to $600.
• quick to build. Often built in a weekend
• luxuriant. Like the luxury of a heated floor but without all that standing.

Watch the intro video:



wood burning stoves 2.0

This was the first 4-DVD set created by Paul Wheaton and his merry band of rocket mass heater innovators. It is a great introduction and shares lots of good information about fire in general, and what can be done with rocket mass heaters.

DVD 1: fire science



This is where Ernie and Erica set stuff on fire in all sorts of wacky ways. This is the foundation for understanding how rocket stoves and rocket mass heaters work the way they do.

DVD 2: sneaky heat



The wood burning stove built in this DVD is the result of a collection of experiments that led to a rocket mass heater an order of magnitude better than any previous rocket mass heater. For the first time ever we have a shippable core.

DVD 3: boom squish



Named after a series of podcasts where we discuss the dangers and strategies of alternative hot water. Caleb Larson and Ernie work together to talk about how to do this right. Caleb is a professional alternative hot water installer and is very familiar with the explosive properties of steam, flash point and vapor lock.

DVD 4: hot rocket




We set out to prove that a few twigs can outperform a huge propane turkey cooker. Mission accomplished. This is with a J-tube style rocket stoves. Other rocket stoves feature an L-tube style the requires constant manual feeding. The J-tube style is self feeding. This DVD will also have information on some tiny home made cookstoves, and several different pocket rocket designs.


better wood heat


DVD 1: cob style



This is all about the ol' reliable cob style rocket mass heater. Watch how a couple spent a winter in a tipi with only a rocket mass heater for heat, and how comfortable they were. Even at 26 below! This DVD works as a stand-alone purchase, or can be purchased with the rest of the set.

DVD 2: pebble style



Watch the construction of three pebble style rocket mass heaters. This style of construction is easier to deconstruct and move than the traditional cob style heaters. They are also better for installing on wood floors as they are generally much lighter.

DVD 3: shippable core



This DVD shows an early prototype, and some how-tos for a variety of techniques for building one.

DVD 4: innovators event



This event has been captured on film, featuring the best of the best in the rocket mass heater arena. This video shows a variety of builds such as a rocket mass heater shaped in a circle with glass to show the burn; an outdoor rocket mass heater/cooker/smoker; A "batch box style" rocket mass heater with measured output cleaner than anything we have ever encountered; and an indoor rocket stove, griddle and water heater. Very cool stuff.

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Please feel free to comment below. We love to hear your feedback!


For more information, see the official pages:  Better Wood Heat and Wood Burning Stoves 2.0