Researchers Are Launching the First Mushroom-Powered Waterless Toilet

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Researchers at UBC are launching a mushroom-powered waterless toilet, sparking interest in innovative waste management solutions; the single comment on the post highlights the need for more information on the technology's functionality and potential applications.

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aitchnyu

3 months ago

Is the "soil" free of microbes that make it unsafe for food crops? And is it literally waterless from the bowl to the tank?

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