I t ’s a golden opportunity! Liquid Gold 
The Lore and Logic of Using Urine 
to Grow Plants 
by Carol Steinfeld • Illustrations by Malcolm Wells 
5.25 x 8.25 • 96 pages • Many illustrations and photographs  
Color cover, black and white and color pages 
ISBN: 0-9666783-1-1 • $14.95
Every day, we urinate nutrients that can fertilize plants
that could be used for beautiful landscapes, food, fuel,
and fiber. Instead, these nutrients are flushed away,
either to be treated at high cost or discharged to waters
where they overfertilize and choke off aquatic life. Liquid Gold: The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plantstells you
how urine—which contains most of the nutrients in domestic wastewater
and usually carries no disease risk—can be utilized as a resource. Starting
with a short history of urine use—from ritual to medicinal to even 
c u l i n a ry—and a look at some unexpected urinals,Liquid Goldshows how
urine is used worldwide to grow food and landscapes, while protecting the environment,
saving its users the cost of fertilizer, and reconnecting people to the land and the nutrient
cycles that sustain them. T h a t ’s real flower power! Liquid Gold features three ways to use urine hygienically and productively for plant growth,
with studies that show the science behind this practice. Several advocates of urine 
diversion and their gardens are profiled, demonstrating that using urine for fertilizer is a
feasible, safe, and cost-saving way to prevent pollution and save on fertilizer costs. Whimsical drawings by Malcolm W ells (world-renowned architect, artist, and author of several
books, including The Earth-Sheltered Home, Classic Architectural Birdhouses, Recovering
America, InfraStructures, and How to Build an Underground House ) throughout the book
make this a must for every bathroom library , a great gift for gardeners (and anyone who 
urinates), and an enlightening problem-solver for environmental planners dealing with the
nutrient pollution of water . Author Carol Steinfeld is projects director for Ecowater Projects, a nonprofit project that
informs the public about ecological wastewater management solutions. She is the co-author
of The Composting Toilet System Book and Reusing the
Resource: Adventures in Ecological Wastewater Recycling. Her articles have appeared in The Boston Globe, San
Francisco Chronicle, a n dNatural Home Magazine. Available from online book services as well
as your favorite local bookstore. Or, order
from Ecowaters Projects
P.O. Box 1330, Concord, MA01742 USA
Tel. : 978-318-7033
w w w. e c o w a t e r s . o r g
Media inquiries:
i n f o @ l i q u i d g o l d b o o k . c o m
Book includes a 3-inch
“Urine Charge” decal
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        I t ’s a golden opportunity. Liquid Gold 
The Lore and Logic of Using Urine 
to Grow Plants 
by Carol Steinfeld • Illustrations by Malcolm Wells 
5. 25 x 8. 25 • 96 pages • Many illustrations and photographs  
Color cover, black and white and color pages 
ISBN: 0-9666783-1-1 • $14. 95
Every day, we urinate nutrients that can fertilize plants
that could be used for beautiful landscapes, food, fuel,
and fiber. Instead, these nutrients are flushed away,
either to be treated at high cost or discharged to waters
where they overfertilize and choke off aquatic life. Liquid Gold: The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plantstells you
how urine—which contains most of the nutrients in domestic wastewater
and usually carries no disease risk—can be utilized as a resource. Starting
with a short history of urine use—from ritual to medicinal to even 
c u l i n a ry—and a look at some unexpected urinals,Liquid Goldshows how
urine is used worldwide to grow food and landscapes, while protecting the environment,
saving its users the cost of fertilizer, and reconnecting people to the land and the nutrient
cycles that sustain them. T h a t ’s real flower power. Liquid Gold features three ways to use urine hygienically and productively for plant growth,
with studies that show the science behind this practice. Several advocates of urine 
diversion and their gardens are profiled, demonstrating that using urine for fertilizer is a
feasible, safe, and cost-saving way to prevent pollution and save on fertilizer costs. Whimsical drawings by Malcolm W ells (world-renowned architect, artist, and author of several
books, including The Earth-Sheltered Home, Classic Architectural Birdhouses, Recovering
America, InfraStructures, and How to Build an Underground House ) throughout the book
make this a must for every bathroom library, a great gift for gardeners (and anyone who 
urinates), and an enlightening problem-solver for environmental planners dealing with the
nutrient pollution of water. Author Carol Steinfeld is projects director for Ecowater Projects, a nonprofit project that
informs the public about ecological wastewater management solutions. She is the co-author
of The Composting Toilet System Book and Reusing the
Resource: Adventures in Ecological Wastewater Recycling. Her articles have appeared in The Boston Globe, San
Francisco Chronicle, a n dNatural Home Magazine. Available from online book services as well
as your favorite local bookstore. Or, order
from Ecowaters Projects
P. O. Box 1330, Concord, MA01742 USA
Tel. : 978-318-7033
w w w. e c o w a t e r s. o r g
Media inquiries:
i n f o @ l i q u i d g o l d b o o k. c o m
Book includes a 3-inch
“Urine Charge” decal

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• It highlights opportunities where liquid waste materials like human urea-rich excretions contain valuable resources. For instance, it shares insights into utilizing such substances effectively. This publication provides practical approaches towards efficient reuse/recycling practices through innovative methods. It emphasizes avoiding excessive release; instead advocate sustainable strategies emphasizing health safety aspects. Please correct any grammatical errors if there's need. ).
The book explains how to use urine as a fertilizer for plants, and its benefits for the environment.
What is the main topic of the book "Liquid Gold: The Lore and Logic of Using Urine to Grow Plants"?
Urine contains most of the nutrients in domestic wastewater and usually carries no disease risk.
What is unique about the nutrients in urine?
The passage does not explicitly state the three ways, but it does mention that the book provides "studies that show the science behind this practice".
What are the three ways to use urine hygienically and productively for plant growth, as described in the book?
The author, Carol Steinfeld, is the projects director for Ecowater Projects, a nonprofit project that informs the public about ecological wastewater management solutions.
What is the author's background and expertise?
The book can be ordered from online book services, favorite local bookstores, or directly from Ecowaters Projects.
Where can the book be ordered from?