Inspirational pilot #15

IPL15 – Urine separation toilets for separate collection and reuse of nutrients (Berlin, Germany)

Separate collection of urine in households, storage and reuse as fertilizer

TRL: 8

TRL: 6

SCALE: B

SYSTEM CONCEPT

  • Separation toilets for undiluted collection of urine in households

  • Storage in basement and reuse as nutrient source for fertilizer

KEY BENEFITS

Direct recycling of nutrients (N. P) from urine, load decrease of mixed wastewater for more efficient treatment

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

Pilot demonstration of new sanitary concepts at building level

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Involvement of residents, planners and authorities for awareness raising and better acceptance of new concepts for sanitation

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Ensuring compliance with standards for urine treatment and recycling as fertilizes

CONTACT POINT