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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rod Minchin

‘Nervous wees’ of London Marathon runners to be put to good use

PEEQUAL co-founders Hazel McShane (left) and Amber Probyn. Urine from thousands of women running the TCS London Marathon will be saved from sewage and turned into crop-growing fertiliser. - (PEEQUAL/PA Wire)

Thousands of women running in the TCS London Marathon will contribute to a greener future, as their urine is diverted from sewage and transformed into fertiliser.

This innovative approach marks the third year of PEEQUAL's presence at the marathon, with their female-specific urinals significantly reducing wait times. This year, however, marks a new step in sustainability.

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