Photo by jdnx Drought-stricken Australia needs water. Japan discharges billions of tons of treated sewage water into the ocean. Might cargo ships returning to Australia from Japan haul otherwise-wasted water to the dry continent in their ballasts instead of the usual seawater? It seems like a perfect trade that satisfies several needs, reduces waste, and even reduces the potential for invasive species to hitch a ride from Japan to Australia. The concept for this commercial trade in treated sewage water is going to be tested out within the next two… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Japan’s Sewage Water As Commodity In New Trade Plan With Australia
