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Fertilizer Production: Organic waste, including human waste, is processed chemically in just 20 minutes—far faster than conventional composting—producing high-quality soil amendments. These products, made from undergraduate and graduate contributions from Stanford, are odorless and resemble charcoal or soil.
Energy Recovery: The systems can capture and reuse heat energy from wastewater, significantly reducing the building's hot water energy needs by up to 40%.
This comprehensive resource recovery exemplifies a circular approach to urban water management.