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University of B.C. launches mushroom-powered toilet, turning waste into fertilizer
- Researchers at the University of British Columbia have launched a mushroom-powered waterless toilet that turns human waste into compost using mycelia.
- This toilet features a mycelium-lined compartment that absorbs 90 percent of odour-causing compounds from solid waste, as shown in lab tests.
- Researchers, including Dahmen and Hallam, aim to evaluate the liner's performance over time in a 'living laboratory'.
- Dahmen expressed hope for these toilets to be used in lower-income countries for sanitation needs.
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University of B.C. launches mushroom-powered toilet, turning waste into fertilizer
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Environmentally-Friendly Mycelium Toilet Launched At The University Of British Columbia
Do you know how much water is consumed annually using flush toilet systems? In Canada and the United States, approximately 30% of home water use goes down the toilet. The average person flushes 125 litres (33 US gallons) daily, with the total estimated volume in North America translating to 15.4 trillion litres annually. In a water-constrained world, that represents a significant waste of a very precious resource. Chemical and compostable toilet…
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