«It's scaled to take in about 2,500 pounds
of mixed waste per 24 - hour period.»
For outhouses that serve the public,
mixing waste with organic material renders everything odor - free.
Having the human waste separated at source and processed on - site would lower costs needed in recovering resources, as
treating mixed waste is energy intensive and not cost - effective,» Prof Wang said.
The laser process also could decontaminate radioactive,
mixed waste or solid hazards, such as mercury, lead, arsenic, beryllium or uranium, on concrete or painted surfaces.