A South Korean professor has developed an innovative toilet that converts human waste into energy while rewarding users with digital currency.
The toilet, called BeeVi, was created by Professor Cho Jae-weon of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). It uses a vacuum system to minimize water usage and turns waste into biogas, which can be used to generate electricity or power appliances.
Users earn Ggool "meaning honey in Korean" digital currency for each visit, which can be used to buy coffee snacks, and books on campus. This project aims to promote sustainability and innovative waste management.