Chats for the Goals: Toilet to Table
Event description
Around the world, valuable nutrients are flushed away every day. This talk explores how we can recover and reuse nutrients from human waste to produce safe, sustainable fertilisers that support food production while protecting our environment. Through innovations in toilet design, treatment technologies, and social engagement, the NiCE Project is driving change toward a circular sanitation economy. Join the talk to discover how “waste” can be redefined as a valuable resource for agriculture, climate resilience, and community wellbeing.
About the Presenter:
Professor Ho Kyong Shon is a leading environmental and water engineer at the University of Technology Sydney and Director of the ARC Research Hub for Nutrients in a Circular Economy (NiCE). He is passionate about sustainable water and sanitation solutions, particularly the recovery of nutrients from human waste to close the loop between cities and agriculture. His work combines cutting-edge membrane technology, circular economy thinking, and real-world applications to support global sustainability goals.
This event is part of UTS Global Goals Month 2025, and is presented by UTS Sustainability and UTS BUILD. Explore more of the Global Goals Month program here.
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