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"Our urine is worth its weight in gold,” says researcher - C C - Apr 24, 2024
https://www.sciencenorway.no/plants-pollution/our-urine-is-worth-its-weight-in-gold-says-researcher/2351160
EXCERPTS: “Our urine is worth its weight in gold,” says researcher Divina Gracia P. Rodriguez. What exactly are we flushing down the drain?
Our urine contains what the body wants to dispose of. “But it can also put food on our table,” says Rodriguez.
The yellow liquid contains nitrogen and phosphorus. In other words: superfood for plants. Currently, farmers spend a lot of money on synthetic fertilisers to ensure the growth of crops like grains and tomatoes.
“Our urine is completely free,” the researcher says. While the thought of using urine might be unappealing, its benefits are undeniable.
[...] We already use cow dung on the fields without being disgusted by it. “It’s high time we start collecting and utilising our own waste,” she says.
"We only need the urine, which requires separating it out. That's where innovative toilets come in," Rodriguez says.
These toilets are currently being tested in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, where urine and faeces are collected separately.
[...] “The researchers have created technology that dries the urine and turns it into pellets,” she says. They are odourless and can be spread where needed... (MORE - missing details)