Scientists Are Turning ‘Fatbergs’ Made of Used Condoms and Grease Into Perfume

Scientists Are Turning ‘Fatbergs’ Made of Used Condoms and Grease Into Perfume

Scientists in the UK have developed a way to rid the sewers of massive “fatbergs”—and create sweet-smelling perfumes. Fatbergs occur when people flush solid waste like wet wipes and condoms down the toilet. The sewers combine with waste and oils to create giant, foul blobs that can cause major backups. Buildups can be particularly troublesome in older, urban sewer systems like London and New York City. In September 2017, an 820-foot-long, 286,00…