New research shows human urine can be efficiently transformed into nutrient-rich fertilizer using low-energy technology.

In urban settings, where soil fertility and water access can be limited, urine has gained quiet traction among permaculturists and eco-conscious gardeners. Once seen as taboo, human urine is quietly ...

The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the ...

The growing need for food has led to a rising demand for fertilizers—especially nitrogen. But making nitrogen fertilizers uses large amounts of fossil fuels, including natural gas, coal, and oil.

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilizers -- making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertilizer for agricultural crops a viable proposition. Bacterial ...

Bacterial communities in soil are as resilient to human urine as synthetic fertilisers – making recycling the bodily fluid as a fertiliser for agricultural crops a viable proposition, according to a ...