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by chiefalchemist 636 days ago
Perhaps but we could be smarter about human liquid waste. Human urine is nutrient-rich and is effectively nitrogen-rich liquid fertilizer.

Wanna help your garden soil in the off-season? Pee in a bottle and dump it in the garden.

You're welcome.

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Municipal facilities turn human waste into fertilizer used on farms
Solid waste, yes?
I’m not an expert but I’d be surprised if they didn’t capture and utilize nitrogen from urine.