In this article by National Geographic, they inform readers about the current new sanitation systems in Haiti. The organization known as SOIL is installing toilets that actually separate liquid and solid wastes. The solid wastes are then taken to compost plants where they are put through a compost treatment and made into fertilizer for crops.
I absolutely love this idea. There are so many health issues in Haiti and other countries around the world due to the bacteria of human waste ending up in the water supply. By instead basically recycling human waste, they are being healthier and using greener options for farming.
Obviously in our society, I think it would be very hard to get most Americans to look past the fact that they would be using their own poop to grow the food they are eating. However, it would be beneficial as currently many fertilizers and pesticides used on our agriculture has many harmful chemicals. Obviously this isn't something that will become abundant in our society, but I think it is something to really consider in less fortunate areas of the world. I would be ok with this whole prospect as when they waste is actually used on crops it has gone through so many processes, it is no longer waste. It is instead a very rich soil that does not contain any harmful bacteria.
