Liquid Gold: The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plants - Softcover

Steinfeld, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966678311 ISBN 13: 9780966678314

Publisher: Sustainable Strategies,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

A humorous guide to fertilizing your plants for free!

Nitrogen pollution of lakes, rivers, and oceans by human urine is a growing problem. Liquid Gold shows how urine can safely be used to grow food, fuel, fiber, and beautiful landscapes while protecting the environment and providing free and safe fertilizer. Featuring a short history of urine use--from ritual to medicinal and even culinary--and many whimsical illustrations, this great bathroom reader is an ideal gift for irreverent gardeners, homeowners, campers, environmentalists, and anyone who urinates.

Carol Steinfeld is a writer, urinal designer, and ecological wastewater consultant.

Malcolm Wells is a well-known illustrator and author specializing in underground architecture.

About this title

About the Authors

Carol Steinfeld is a writer, researcher, and program designer who specializes in ecological resource management solutions. She is the co-author of 3 books on wastewater management. As project director for Ecowaters, a nonprofit public information project, she conducts workshops worldwide.

Malcolm Wells is a well-known illustrator, draftsman, lecturer, cartoonist, columnist and the author of several books. Trained as an architect, Mac has been a tireless promoter of earth-sheltered houses for over 40 years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sustainable Strategies,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0966678311
• ISBN 13: 9780966678314
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Wells Malcolm
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96