Dirty Diapers Used To Grow Mushrooms

Zothecula writes While their contents might be considered an environmental hazard by many, disposable diapers themselves pose a more significant problem for the environment. According to the EPA, the average baby will work their way through 8,000 of them before they end up in landfill where they'll take centuries to break down. In an effort to reduce the problem, scientists at Mexico's Autonomous Metropolitan University, Azcapotzalco (UAM-A), have turned used diapers to the task of growing mushrooms.

Comments

Re:Let me guess. Shiitake mushrooms.

[chthon]

Plump helmet explosion?

Re:EWWWWWWW

[Calydor]

You should look up what that 'fertilizer' thing used for all grown crops is.

Now we have a complete buisness plan!

[fellip_nectar]

Phase 1: Collect underpants

Phase 2: Grow mushrooms

Phase 3: Profit