What Happens If You Use Your Feces as Fertilizer?

The video explores the use of biosolids, processed human waste, as a sustainable fertilizer. It discusses the ecological benefits, safety concerns, and regulatory standards surrounding biosolids. The process of composting is explained as a method to kill pathogens in feces. The video also highlights the potential for biosolids to be used in generating electricity, creating biofuels, and even as building materials. Despite the benefits, concerns about pharmaceuticals and antibiotic resistance remain, necessitating further research.

What is the primary historical use of human feces mentioned in the video?

• As a food ingredient

• As a fertilizer

• As a source of energy

• As a building material

What is the main purpose of composting human waste?

• To make it smell better

• To reduce its volume

• To eliminate pathogens

• To enhance its color

Which organization regulates the production of biosolids in the US?

• CDC

• EPA

• USDA

• FDA

What is one of the ecological benefits of using biosolids?

• They help recycle waste

• They increase landfill use

• They reduce soil nutrients

• They increase water pollution

What is a potential risk associated with biosolids?

• They can cause air pollution

• They are not effective as fertilizers

• They may contain pharmaceuticals

• They are too expensive to produce

What is a concern related to antibiotic resistance in biosolids?

• They can increase antibiotic potency

• They can promote superbugs

• They can eliminate all bacteria

• They can create new antibiotics

What is one alternative use for biosolids mentioned in the video?

• As a cosmetic ingredient

• As a source of biofuels

• As a clothing material

• As a food additive