Poop fuel, poop toilets, poop bricks- how about poop meat? Scientist Mitsuyuki Ikeda at the Environmental Assessment Center in Okayama has developed what has been nicknamed the “
poop burger.” Created by extracting protein and lipids from “sewage mud” (human poop), the elements are whipped into “meat” in an exploder, then mixed with savory ingredients like soya and steak sauce. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike may recoil, but the faux meat was created with the goal of
reducing carbon emissions in mind, as the meatpacking industry contributes 18% of greenhouse gas world wide.
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And so poop happens, and thanks to researchers happens again and again into useful energy and products. Now that’s poop for thought.
From energy-generating toilets to poop-powered vehicles, there’s a wealth of innovative eco-friendly projects out there that transform human waste into a valuable resource. Read on for a look at some of our favorite poop-a-rific green projects!
Many developing countries do not have toilets or even proper sewage disposal systems, which can lead to the spread of bacteria and water-born illnesses. With these issues in mind, designer Virginia Gardiner created a solution to both problems, called the LooWatt. The eco-commode is itself made from poop – it has been molded from 90% horse dung, with a biodegradable lining. Aside from creating a sanitary place to sit and think, when the LooWatt is full, the waste can be turned into energy with the aid of a biodigestor, bringing sanitation and an energy source to underdeveloped countries.
Poop fuel, poop toilets, poop bricks – how about poop meat? Scientist Mitsuyuki Ikeda at the Environmental Assessment Center in Okayama has developed what has been nicknamed the “poop burger.” Created by extracting protein and lipids from “sewage mud” (human poop), the elements are whipped into “meat” in an exploder, then mixed with savory ingredients like soya and steak sauce. Meat eaters and vegetarians alike may recoil, but the faux meat was created with the goal of reducing carbon emissions in mind, as the meatpacking industry contributes 18% of greenhouse gas worldwide.
well i want me a poop burger !!! ill be eating &* pooping the SAME thing, like in that episode of southpark, “the human centipad” mmmmm pudding
It’s too bad that elephant dung used to make hand made paper was not included. A group known as Haathi Chaap. See link
http://elephantpoopaper.com/index.html
in the case of poop burger- not a great idea. I believe it’s a universal reaction, not just a western culture response to even contemplate eating human excrement- however processed. Not a good idea – ever.
some advice for poop-burger man
1- change name to ecobio-feed
2- use food for animal feed, not humans. e.g. chicken feed
the real challenge is how to get real meat to be easily absorbed by the body (mince-meat?)
Poop-burgers cross the line from being environmentally responsible to just plain gross.
The last slide gives a new meaning to “eat s*** and dye.” …