Researchers at the University of British Columbia have launched the MycoToilet, the world's first mushroom-powered waterless toilet, at the UBC Botanical Garden. Using mycelia, the root networks of mushrooms, the system transforms human waste into nutrient-rich compost without water, electricity, or chemicals. The sleek, cedar-clad toilet is modular, wheelchair-accessible, and designed for parks and remote areas. A pilot program will test how fungi and microbes break down waste while eliminating odors. Producing up to 600 liters of soil and 2,000 liters of liquid fertilizer annually, the MycoToilet offers a sustainable, self-contained alternative to chemical toilets.
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