Eco-Innovation or Eyesore? Public Urinals Cause Backlash in Paris

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By Olivia RosaneAug 14, 2018, 3:01 pm261 pts
Bright red urinals designed to be an eco-friendly solution to the problem of public peeing have become a source of controversy in Paris, CNN reported Tuesday. The urinals are located in flower boxes and use straw to eliminate odor. The urine is then used to fertilize the plants in parks and gardens. City…

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