Life and death are part of the circle of life, but in modern times we have taken on environmentally unfriendly burial practices that interfere with nature’s cycle. For instance, embalming a body before it gets buried takes about three gallons of embalming chemicals such as … [Read more...] about Oregon is the third state in the US to legalize human composting
Human composting
Colorado becomes second state to legalize human composting
Last year, we shared how Washington state became the first in the country to legalize human composting. Now, Colorado is adopting similar legislation that will allow residents to become one with the earth at the end of their lives. The bill passed the Colorado House by a … [Read more...] about Colorado becomes second state to legalize human composting
Green burial: This mushroom-based coffin decomposes in the earth
In the Spring of 2019, we shared news out of Washington state where lawmakers officially approved an eco-friendly alternative to burial or cremation: human composting. With human composting, human remains are turned into soil, which can then be used to grow trees. This is a much … [Read more...] about Green burial: This mushroom-based coffin decomposes in the earth
Washington’s first human compost company is open for business
Washington passed a law in 2019 allowing citizens to compost themselves after death for a more sustainable burial process. Fast forward a year later and the first human composting company is open for business in the state. Called Recompose, the company was instrumental in … [Read more...] about Washington’s first human compost company is open for business
Crowded cities finally have a way to bury their dead sustainably
Despite the expenses and environmental problems that come with burying the dead in urban areas, most people still want their final resting place to be close to where they lived most of their life. But fulfilling that desire in cities is becoming increasingly difficult, if not … [Read more...] about Crowded cities finally have a way to bury their dead sustainably
