Potty Talk

Ocean Sewage Alliance welcomes a wave of new leadership! Meet Dr. Helen Fox, our new Chair, and five brilliant new Steering Committee members. Discover their diverse expertise and the ambitious vision they bring to our mission of eliminating sewage and wastewater from the ocean.

At Rush Creek Lodge near Yosemite National Park, greywater from showers nourishes native landscapes, blending sustainability with scenic beauty. This innovative system saves millions of gallons each year, proving simple reuse can combat drought while restoring native ecosystems. From low-tech cabins to advanced recycling, the lodge models water-smart design.

Nitrogen fertilizers sustain industrial agriculture but harm the planet. A climate-friendly alternative? Human urine is packed with nutrients and readily available. From Niger’s farms to Portland’s labs, innovators are overcoming social and technical barriers to turn pee into fertilizer, boosting crop yields and reducing pollution. The future of farming may flow from our toilets.

At the UN Ocean Conference, experts revealed that wastewater pollution poses a critical threat to both oceans and human health, yet it is solvable. The Ocean Sewage Alliance and its partners showcased proven solutions, ranging from coral reef recovery in Honduras to decentralized treatment in Kenya. They launched the Action Platform to End Sewage Pollution to drive global monitoring, policy, and funding.