The growing demand for eco-friendly burial alternatives has fueled the popularity of “green burials” or “human composting” practices, which have a low impact on the environment. Traditional burial procedures require toxic chemicals, such as formalin, methanol, and benzene, during the embalming process, causing harm to the soil and water systems. In contrast, green burials promote complete decomposition of the body, allowing natural return to the soil and encouraging new growth, thus restoring ecosystems. Human composting is legal in a handful of US states, including Colorado, Oregon, Vermont, California, New York, and Washington. Washington being the first to legalize human composting, … Continue reading Eco-Conscious Even in Death: The Rise of Green Burials and Human Composting