PeeCycling

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University of Cape Town spin-out turning human urine into liquid fertiliser and reusable water.

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About PeeCycling

PeeCycling (also written Pee-Cycling) is a South African engineering company spun out of the University of Cape Town's Future Water Institute. Its modular urine-to-fertiliser recovery system collects urine through waterless urinals or no-mix toilets, stabilises it to prevent nitrogen loss and concentrates it with pretreatment and reverse osmosis to produce nursery-grade liquid fertiliser and reusable water, conserving potable water and reducing reliance on imported fertiliser. The company operates a plant at Cape Town Stadium and has partnered with Bidvest Prestige for urine collection and system operation. PeeCycling was co-founded by UCT professor Dyllon Randall and Stellenbosch University senior lecturer Caitlin Courtney, and was selected as a finalist for the 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation.

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Frequently asked about PeeCycling

Where is PeeCycling based?
PeeCycling is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
Who founded PeeCycling?
PeeCycling was founded by Dyllon Randall (Co-Founder) and Caitlin Courtney (Co-Founder).
What sector is PeeCycling in?
PeeCycling operates in CleanTech, AgTech and Sanitation.