Is wee fertiliser a cool idea or gross?
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9th February 2022
AUSTRALIAN scientists are planning to use human wee to fertilise city parks.
A new study by Griffith University in southeast Queensland wants to see if human urine can be recycled as a fertiliser for plants and gardens. Scientists have created different toilet designs that will be installed in public parks, with the aim of separating the good nutrients in wee from the waste.
Professor Cara Beal, from the university, said: “[Urine is] the perfect liquid gold and currently we just flush it down the toilet.” She added that the “yuck factor” has prevented people from using the idea so far.
The trial, which could take place in Brisbane and Sydney, will look at the benefits of using human urine, such as it being free and more sustainable, as well as any health risks.
21 Comments
scarlet10 · 2 years ago
cool
charlieee7 · 2 years ago
It's significantly better for the environment than man made fertilisers. Yes, it may be uncommon, but we should give it a chance! Who knows the wonders it could do our plants?
dscool · 2 years ago
Poo fertilizer stinks so it's way better than poo
jacob22 · 2 years ago
I think it would be cool but also weird knowing that a its human wee
izzylottie · 2 years ago
I think using urine as fertiliser is a great idea as it saves money and is significantly better for the environment.
coolcats · 2 years ago
I think it is a good idea as it is proven to work well. However, if the area's wildlife is growing well, this is not a good idea as it will be rather gross. However, I support this idea since it helps keep plants growing which generally keeps humans and animals happy and healthy.
budgerigar · 2 years ago
If the urine can fertilise parks effectively, that prevents more potentially harmful chemicals from being fed into the ground and atmosphere. It also brings long-term costs down: that money can be spent elsewhere in the community.
tiger.star · 2 years ago
Although it seems a bit gross, human urine is really good for plant life, and it doesn't cost anything, so it could be a really beneficial idea.
marthajja · 2 years ago
It is really good but only as long as there is no smell in them
puzzlepeas · 2 years ago
umm, what kind of wee?
tj7755 · 2 years ago
Wee is a great fertiliser. What would it do??? (I don't think we have tried on big parks before?)
katkid10 · 2 years ago
I think that wee fertiliser is a good idea. It helps to keep things from going to waste and it helps to increase the chance that plants will grow, without having to pick up animal poo.
weirdcat · 2 years ago
That is disgusting...but...uh...cool?!
weirdcat · 2 years ago
🤮🤮🤮
cloandhols · 2 years ago
It’s a really good idea because it’s very good for the environment
athenakid · 2 years ago
Just yes!
amber2604 · 2 years ago
so much better for the environment
superpug27 · 2 years ago
Urine smells a lot! I don't think I'd play football or have a picnic in a park with wee fertiliser.
adikinzaal · 2 years ago
it's totally disgusting
simbasimba · 2 years ago
good!
uniquestar · 2 years ago
our waste won't be wasted