It’s George Costanza’s ultimate fantasy: never be without a decent bathroom. But this has an Airbnb twist.

If you’ve heard of Airbnb, the Airpnp concept might sound familiar. Yes, we’re talking about renting out bathroom toilets. Because like Airbnb is a helpful alternative when hotels are all booked up, sometimes the search for a bathroom can be, well, way more urgent. And since we’re not dogs, peeing (or pooping!) on the street will land you with a hefty fine and a sex offender label in some cities (for indecent exposure). Plus, you know–a shortage of good reading material out there on the curb.

So, yes, we really have to be prudent about where we pee. And if you’ve ever been tempted to knock on a stranger’s door and ask to use the WC, you know what a relief this type of service can be. After all, we can sleep in stranger’s homes now via Airbnb, or have a nice meal there via EatWith, so why not stop in for a quick tinkle?

The Airpnp service is using a mobile optimized web app that was put to the test during Mardis Gras in New Orleans. “There are currently a handful of toilets listed on the site spanning a range of prices — some bathrooms are free, while urinating at a hotel bathroom where “Tom Cruise, Nicholas Cage, Frank Sinatra, and Walt Disney have all peed” requires a payment of $10,” explained The Next Web.

But don’t get too excited. At the time of publishing, there were only two spots in the Los Angeles area on the map. So you probably still want to keep that empty jug in your car, just in case.

Would you let a stranger use your bathroom? Would you use theirs?

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You finally hunkered down and started composting, you’re officially well versed on carbon-to-nitrogen ratios and you’ve even gotten your neighbors to seriously consider installing their own worm bins. But to fully become a composting master, you’ve got one final step to take: peeing outdoors.

Wait, what?

Outdoor peeing is no longer reserved for the backcountry; it might just be the next step in the composting revolution. Your compost bin might not come off as a Honey Bucket, but in England, the National Trust is actually promoting peeing outdoors in order to make the country greener.

At the National Trust’s Wimpole Hall, gardeners installed a three meter long pee bale, where male visitors are highly encouraged to relieve themselves. The action actually helps activate the composting process, producing a free supply of compost and reducing water supply. Less trips to the toilet means more water saves.

You might not be ready to add plein air peeing to your morning chore list, but for this National Trust estate, the male gardeners and workers taking part in the activity is having a positive effect.

“The pee bale is excellent matter to add to our compost heap to stimulate the composting process; and with over 400 acres of gardens and parkland to utilise compost, we need all the help we can get,” says Head Gardener Philip Whaites.

The only question is: what happens in the colder, winter months?

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