Finally, a use for my landlord's 'security deposit.'
Scientists Make Concrete With Human Poop – And It Gets 42% Stronger
Scientists at Manipal University Jaipur found that adding biochar made from human fecal sludge to concrete increases its compressive strength by up to 42%, offering a potential way to reduce cement's carbon footprint. The process still needs testing for long-term durability and heavy metal leaching, but it turns an inexhaustible waste stream into a building material.
Source: Scientists Make Concrete With Human Poop – And It Gets 42% Stronger — ScienceAlert
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