Ursula Kosser argues human waste could solve global problems
In an interview with Der Freitag, author Ursula Kosser promotes her new book "Schöne Scheiße! Wie unsere Fäkalien die Ressource der Zukunft sein können" (Beautiful Shit! How Our Feces Can Be the Resource of the Future). She argues that human excrement, producing 580 million tons annually worldwide (excluding animal waste), is the most underestimated waste on the planet. Currently, it is expensively disposed of rather than utilized. Kosser contends that this resource could address several of humanity's challenges, though the article does not specify which problems. The interview highlights the taboo surrounding the topic and calls for a rethink in how society handles human waste.
Key facts
- Ursula Kosser published the book 'Schöne Scheiße! Wie unsere Fäkalien die Ressource der Zukunft sein können'.
- The book argues that human feces are the most underestimated waste resource.
- Global human waste production is 580 million tons per year, excluding animal waste.
- Current disposal methods are expensive and do not harness the resource's potential.
- Kosser claims human waste could solve some of humanity's problems.
- The interview was published by Der Freitag.
- The topic of human excrement is considered taboo in society.
- Kosser uses colloquial terms like 'Kacke', 'Kot', and 'Scheiße' in discussing the subject.
Entities
Artists
- Ursula Kosser
Institutions
- Der Freitag