Address:

INEP Institute, Gross Ippenner near

Bremen, Germany
1st International
Contact and registration: Workshop on
Christopher Buzie:
christopher.buzie-fru@tuhh.de Terra Preta Sanitation
Horacio Factura: 27 - 29, September 2010
horacio.factura@tu-harburg.de

Telephone: Ecosan researchers have found inspiration

+49 (0) 40 42878 2722
in the Pre-Columbian black soil (Terra
Registrations will be accepted until the
workshop is filled (Maximum 60). Regis- Preta) of the Amazon Basin for“the re-
trations will also be taken last minute, creation of the most successful sanitation
space permitting. Don't miss the oppor-
tunity to network with and learn from system ever”.
the unique team of TPS
and Ecosan professionals attending the Aim: The workshop is low-cost and meant
Workshop.
Logistics: The registration fee is €150 for people from com- to gather creative people in a new field of
We can pick up participants from the train
station panies and research institutions and €50 for re- sanitation that can integrate well with ur-
Lunch and dinner will be organized (5 euro
searchers on scholarships, students, NGOs or pri-
per meal). Organic foods will be ban agriculture, permaculture and green
prepared. Some meat will also be vate persons. Once you have paid, the registration
available. Participants who would like
to participate in preparing food are fee is refundable to 50% until 2 weeks before and cities design.
very much welcomed.
non-refundable there after (only in case of proven
The seminar rooms can be used for
overnight stay. However beds and
The workshop is hosted by the International
emergencies).
beddings are not provided.
Participants may bring sleeping bags
Institute forSustainable Energy- Manage-
and mattresses.
There is a limited numer of beds reserved ment, Policy, Risk and Social Innovations
for the workshop in Prinzhöfte
Permaculture Center nearby. Please (INEP) and organized by TU Hamburg Har-
let us know if you prefer a room /
shared room. burg, Institute of Wastewater Management,
On request we can also indicate hotels
Hamburg. www.tuhh.de/aww
nearby the available hotels and
restaurants nearby 27 - 29, September 2010
 Time Activity Speaker

Sept. 27, day 1

8:30 – 10:00 Arrival and registration of participants, collection of expectations and expertise

10:00 – 10:30 Introduction round by all participants

Welcome speech and introduction to
10:30 – 11:45 Prof. Ralf Otterpohl
Terra Preta Sanitation (TPS)
11:45 – 12:00 Discussion

12:00 – 13:15 Lunch and Leisure

13:15 – 13:30 Explanation of construction and usage of the TPS toilet that is built for the workshop IRASS*

13:30 – 14:15 Basics of Terra Preta and its benefits Horacio Factura

14:15 – 14:25 Discussion

14:25 – 15:25 A better link between sanitation and agriculture Christopher Buzie

15:25 – 15:40 Discussion

15:40 – 16:00 Coffee break

Prof. Ralf Otterpohl
Workshop 1: How can TPS improve or replace different sanitation systems?
16:00 – 17:00 Dr. Jürgen Reckin
(breakout group discussions)
and IRASS
17:00 – 17:30 Result presentations by each group
End of Day 1
17:30
Possibility to join for self made dinner
Sept. 28, day 2

9:00 – 10:15 New pathways with urine composting Dr. Jürgen Reckin

10:15 – 10:30 Discussion

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 11:45 Vermicomposting of faecal matter in TPS Christopher Buzie

11:45 – 12:00 Discussion

12:00 – 13:30 Lunch and Leisure

Dr. Claudia Wendland and
13:30 – 14:30 Field experiences in Ecosan and possibilities / limitations of TPS
Stephan Deegener
14:30 – 14:45 Discussion

14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break

Workshop 2 and 3: Urine composting and Vermicomposting of faecal matter
Dr. Jürgen Reckin and Christo-
15:00 – 17:00 (done simultaneously in two separate groups, participants change group)
pher Buzie
Simple means of charcoal production will also be shown during this period
17:30 Start of barbecue dinner and low tech charcoal production

Sept.29 day3

9:00 – 10:15 Garden plant varieties and plants for health Dr. Jürgen Reckin

10:15 – 10:30 Discussion

10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break

10:45 – 11:30 Commercial application of TPS Roland Wolf

11:30 – 11:45 Discussion

11:45 – 12:15 First experience with marketing TPS toilet Marko Heckel

12:15 - 12:30 Discussion

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch and Leisure

13:30 –14:45 Suggestion for a social entrepreneurship network for TPS and Discussion Prof. Ralf Otterpohl

14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break

Establishing the TPS researchers network, open discussion for all and workshop
15:00 – 16:00 All participants
evaluation
16:30 Homewardbound, end of day 3