Vizeletalapú

Vizeletalapú is a Hungarian term meaning urine-based. It is used as an adjective to describe substances, materials, or processes that use human urine as a primary input or base. The concept is commonly encountered in discussions of ecological sanitation and nutrient recycling, where urine serves as a source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Common uses include the production of urine-based fertilizers and soil amendments in horticulture and farming. In these systems, collected urine is treated and stored to reduce pathogens and stabilize nutrients before being applied to crops. Urine-based approaches aim to close the nutrient loop by replacing part of synthetic fertilizers with recycled urine.

Advantages include reduced dependence on mineral fertilizers, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and better nutrient recycling. Challenges include odor management, public acceptance, regulatory requirements, and ensuring safety from pathogens and pharmaceuticals. Treatment methods vary, including storage, mixing with treated waste streams, or using designed containment to minimize risks.

Historically, urine has been used as a fertilizer for centuries in various cultures. Modern research and pilot projects explore scalable, safe, and acceptable forms of vizeletalapú products within sustainable sanitation frameworks.

See also ecological sanitation, nutrient recovery, and urine-diverting toilets.