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  1. Quote:

    "In comparing funeral options, a cremation produces about 530 pounds of carbon dioxide, roughly equivalent to driving a fuel-efficient car from Seattle to San Diego.

    Burials consume land and can rely on toxic embalming chemicals, chemically treated caskets, and concrete vaults.

    Composting requires almost no energy input and produces clean soil."

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  2. Quote:

    "In comparing funeral options, a cremation produces about 530 pounds of carbon dioxide, roughly equivalent to driving a fuel-efficient car from Seattle to San Diego.

    Burials consume land and can rely on toxic embalming chemicals, chemically treated caskets, and concrete vaults.

    Composting requires almost no energy input and produces clean soil."

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  3. Quote:

    "In comparing funeral options, a cremation produces about 530 pounds of carbon dioxide, roughly equivalent to driving a fuel-efficient car from Seattle to San Diego.

    Burials consume land and can rely on toxic embalming chemicals, chemically treated caskets, and concrete vaults.

    Composting requires almost no energy input and produces clean soil."

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  4. Quote:

    "In comparing funeral options, a cremation produces about 530 pounds of carbon dioxide, roughly equivalent to driving a fuel-efficient car from Seattle to San Diego.

    Burials consume land and can rely on toxic embalming chemicals, chemically treated caskets, and concrete vaults.

    Composting requires almost no energy input and produces clean soil."

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  5. "The greenest goodbye: Human composting and the science of becoming soil"

    geekwire.com/2026/the-greenest

    “Cremation and burial, both are polluting in their own way,” Spade said. “And I don’t want my last gesture to pollute the earth.”

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  6. "The greenest goodbye: Human composting and the science of becoming soil"

    geekwire.com/2026/the-greenest

    “Cremation and burial, both are polluting in their own way,” Spade said. “And I don’t want my last gesture to pollute the earth.”

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  7. "The greenest goodbye: Human composting and the science of becoming soil"

    geekwire.com/2026/the-greenest

    “Cremation and burial, both are polluting in their own way,” Spade said. “And I don’t want my last gesture to pollute the earth.”

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  8. "The greenest goodbye: Human composting and the science of becoming soil"

    geekwire.com/2026/the-greenest

    “Cremation and burial, both are polluting in their own way,” Spade said. “And I don’t want my last gesture to pollute the earth.”

    #GreenBurial #Environment #Sustainability #HumanComposting

  9. So, hubby just got involved with one of the local historic cemeteries. Unfortunately, they are about to go broke! I suggested that maybe they should offer #GreenBurial plots. I know I would be more tempted if that were an option!

    #SolarPunkSunday #HumanComposting #HybridCemeteries

  10. So, hubby just got involved with one of the local historic cemeteries. Unfortunately, they are about to go broke! I suggested that maybe they should offer #GreenBurial plots. I know I would be more tempted if that were an option!

    #SolarPunkSunday #HumanComposting #HybridCemeteries

  11. So, hubby just got involved with one of the local historic cemeteries. Unfortunately, they are about to go broke! I suggested that maybe they should offer #GreenBurial plots. I know I would be more tempted if that were an option!

    #SolarPunkSunday #HumanComposting #HybridCemeteries

  12. So, hubby just got involved with one of the local historic cemeteries. Unfortunately, they are about to go broke! I suggested that maybe they should offer #GreenBurial plots. I know I would be more tempted if that were an option!

    #SolarPunkSunday #HumanComposting #HybridCemeteries

  13. Ashes to ashes, corpse to #compost: #GreenWoodCemetery to offer ‘human composting’ starting in 2027

    By Kirstyn Brendlen

    "In pursuit of a more eco-friendly future, Green-Wood #Cemetery is going back to basics.

    "Starting next year, the storied cemetery will offer a new burial option: 'natural organic reduction,' also known as human composting.

    "The process is fairly similar to run-of-the-mill composting. Bodies are sealed in specialized 'pods' on a bed of hay, straw and alfalfa. The pods — designed to regulate moisture and airflow — rock gently back and forth to help speed decomposition.

    "After just 40 days, the contents of the pod break down into roughly 160 pounds of nutrient-dense soil, which will be used to support Green-Wood’s many plants and trees. "

    Learn more:
    brooklynpaper.com/green-wood-c

    #SolarPunkSunday #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #NYC #BrooklynNY #CompostingHumanRemains

  14. Ashes to ashes, corpse to #compost: #GreenWoodCemetery to offer ‘human composting’ starting in 2027

    By Kirstyn Brendlen

    "In pursuit of a more eco-friendly future, Green-Wood #Cemetery is going back to basics.

    "Starting next year, the storied cemetery will offer a new burial option: 'natural organic reduction,' also known as human composting.

    "The process is fairly similar to run-of-the-mill composting. Bodies are sealed in specialized 'pods' on a bed of hay, straw and alfalfa. The pods — designed to regulate moisture and airflow — rock gently back and forth to help speed decomposition.

    "After just 40 days, the contents of the pod break down into roughly 160 pounds of nutrient-dense soil, which will be used to support Green-Wood’s many plants and trees. "

    Learn more:
    brooklynpaper.com/green-wood-c

    #SolarPunkSunday #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #NYC #BrooklynNY #CompostingHumanRemains

  15. Ashes to ashes, corpse to #compost: #GreenWoodCemetery to offer ‘human composting’ starting in 2027

    By Kirstyn Brendlen

    "In pursuit of a more eco-friendly future, Green-Wood #Cemetery is going back to basics.

    "Starting next year, the storied cemetery will offer a new burial option: 'natural organic reduction,' also known as human composting.

    "The process is fairly similar to run-of-the-mill composting. Bodies are sealed in specialized 'pods' on a bed of hay, straw and alfalfa. The pods — designed to regulate moisture and airflow — rock gently back and forth to help speed decomposition.

    "After just 40 days, the contents of the pod break down into roughly 160 pounds of nutrient-dense soil, which will be used to support Green-Wood’s many plants and trees. "

    Learn more:
    brooklynpaper.com/green-wood-c

    #SolarPunkSunday #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #NYC #BrooklynNY #CompostingHumanRemains

  16. Ashes to ashes, corpse to #compost: #GreenWoodCemetery to offer ‘human composting’ starting in 2027

    By Kirstyn Brendlen

    "In pursuit of a more eco-friendly future, Green-Wood #Cemetery is going back to basics.

    "Starting next year, the storied cemetery will offer a new burial option: 'natural organic reduction,' also known as human composting.

    "The process is fairly similar to run-of-the-mill composting. Bodies are sealed in specialized 'pods' on a bed of hay, straw and alfalfa. The pods — designed to regulate moisture and airflow — rock gently back and forth to help speed decomposition.

    "After just 40 days, the contents of the pod break down into roughly 160 pounds of nutrient-dense soil, which will be used to support Green-Wood’s many plants and trees. "

    Learn more:
    brooklynpaper.com/green-wood-c

    #SolarPunkSunday #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #NYC #BrooklynNY #CompostingHumanRemains

  17. "And we have a lot of people that will also say, 'I want to be a tree,' or, 'I want to plant this tree at my mom’s grave.' We help them get to the place of understanding what it might be to be the whole forest."

    John Christian Phifer for Atmos: atmos.earth/science-and-nature

    #Longreads #Death #Burial #Nature #Restoration #Earth #DeathCare #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial

  18. "And we have a lot of people that will also say, 'I want to be a tree,' or, 'I want to plant this tree at my mom’s grave.' We help them get to the place of understanding what it might be to be the whole forest."

    John Christian Phifer for Atmos: atmos.earth/science-and-nature

    #Longreads #Death #Burial #Nature #Restoration #Earth #DeathCare #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial

  19. "And we have a lot of people that will also say, 'I want to be a tree,' or, 'I want to plant this tree at my mom’s grave.' We help them get to the place of understanding what it might be to be the whole forest."

    John Christian Phifer for Atmos: atmos.earth/science-and-nature

    #Longreads #Death #Burial #Nature #Restoration #Earth #DeathCare #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial

  20. "And we have a lot of people that will also say, 'I want to be a tree,' or, 'I want to plant this tree at my mom’s grave.' We help them get to the place of understanding what it might be to be the whole forest."

    John Christian Phifer for Atmos: atmos.earth/science-and-nature

    #Longreads #Death #Burial #Nature #Restoration #Earth #DeathCare #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial

  21. Good morning, @catharinerichert.bsky.social! re: #GreenBurial - would LOVE to have a spot where my remains (or cremains) could nourish an apple tree!

  22. So yes, I covered quite a few topics today -- including #Humanure and #GreenBurial -- because... Well, defecation and death are part of life. I hope to cover more #Permaculture and #Gardening articles next week, since it's a good time to start planning one's garden. And also places to purchase seeds (though #SeedLibraries are better, they may not have everything... Yet!). And of course, more #SolarPunk articles to inspire us in 2025! Join me next #SolarPunkSunday!

  23. So yes, I covered quite a few topics today -- including #Humanure and #GreenBurial -- because... Well, defecation and death are part of life. I hope to cover more #Permaculture and #Gardening articles next week, since it's a good time to start planning one's garden. And also places to purchase seeds (though #SeedLibraries are better, they may not have everything... Yet!). And of course, more #SolarPunk articles to inspire us in 2025! Join me next #SolarPunkSunday!

  24. So yes, I covered quite a few topics today -- including #Humanure and #GreenBurial -- because... Well, defecation and death are part of life. I hope to cover more #Permaculture and #Gardening articles next week, since it's a good time to start planning one's garden. And also places to purchase seeds (though #SeedLibraries are better, they may not have everything... Yet!). And of course, more #SolarPunk articles to inspire us in 2025! Join me next #SolarPunkSunday!

  25. So yes, I covered quite a few topics today -- including #Humanure and #GreenBurial -- because... Well, defecation and death are part of life. I hope to cover more #Permaculture and #Gardening articles next week, since it's a good time to start planning one's garden. And also places to purchase seeds (though #SeedLibraries are better, they may not have everything... Yet!). And of course, more #SolarPunk articles to inspire us in 2025! Join me next #SolarPunkSunday!

  26. 👍!
    “In Nov 2024, VA’s National Cemetery Administration officially opened Green Burial sections at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Nat’l Mem’l Cemetery of AZ in Phoenix, & FL Nat’l Cemetery in Bushnell. The number of green burial sites at each…are 152, 155 & 222, respectively.
    Green burials…aid in the conservation of natural resources, ⬇️ of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, & restoration &/or preservation of habitat…”

    news.va.gov/136850/va-green-bu

  27. 👍!
    “In Nov 2024, VA’s National Cemetery Administration officially opened Green Burial sections at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Nat’l Mem’l Cemetery of AZ in Phoenix, & FL Nat’l Cemetery in Bushnell. The number of green burial sites at each…are 152, 155 & 222, respectively.
    Green burials…aid in the conservation of natural resources, ⬇️ of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, & restoration &/or preservation of habitat…”
    #veterans #GreenBurial
    news.va.gov/136850/va-green-bu

  28. 👍!
    “In Nov 2024, VA’s National Cemetery Administration officially opened Green Burial sections at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Nat’l Mem’l Cemetery of AZ in Phoenix, & FL Nat’l Cemetery in Bushnell. The number of green burial sites at each…are 152, 155 & 222, respectively.
    Green burials…aid in the conservation of natural resources, ⬇️ of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, & restoration &/or preservation of habitat…”
    #veterans #GreenBurial
    news.va.gov/136850/va-green-bu

  29. 👍!
    “In Nov 2024, VA’s National Cemetery Administration officially opened Green Burial sections at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Nat’l Mem’l Cemetery of AZ in Phoenix, & FL Nat’l Cemetery in Bushnell. The number of green burial sites at each…are 152, 155 & 222, respectively.
    Green burials…aid in the conservation of natural resources, ⬇️ of carbon emissions, protection of worker health, & restoration &/or preservation of habitat…”
    #veterans #GreenBurial
    news.va.gov/136850/va-green-bu

  30. Great presentation on conservation burial by my friend for the TX Mycology Society this week. Super interesting... You should give it a watch!

    youtube.com/live/mrhRcmMe9W0?s

    #mycology #fungi #greenburial

  31. "The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death"

    npr.org/sections/health-shots/

    "Seven states have legalized human composting to date, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Vermont, and New York. It took California lawmakers three tries to pass a law to do the same, but it won't take effect until 2027."

    #USA #Burial #EcoBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting

  32. "The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death"

    npr.org/sections/health-shots/

    "Seven states have legalized human composting to date, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Vermont, and New York. It took California lawmakers three tries to pass a law to do the same, but it won't take effect until 2027."

    #USA #Burial #EcoBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting

  33. "The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death"

    npr.org/sections/health-shots/

    "Seven states have legalized human composting to date, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Vermont, and New York. It took California lawmakers three tries to pass a law to do the same, but it won't take effect until 2027."

    #USA #Burial #EcoBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting

  34. "The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death"

    npr.org/sections/health-shots/

    "Seven states have legalized human composting to date, including Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, Vermont, and New York. It took California lawmakers three tries to pass a law to do the same, but it won't take effect until 2027."

    #USA #Burial #EcoBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting

  35. "For Fraser, it took a trip to her ancestral homeland of the United Kingdom to encounter her first woven burial vessel. Immediately taken with it, she made her way to northeast Scotland to train under weaver Karen Collins." —Sarah Murphy for Ambrook Research

    ambrook.com/research/sustainab

    #Longreads #EditorsPicks #GreenBurial #WillowBurialVessels

  36. "For Fraser, it took a trip to her ancestral homeland of the United Kingdom to encounter her first woven burial vessel. Immediately taken with it, she made her way to northeast Scotland to train under weaver Karen Collins." —Sarah Murphy for Ambrook Research

    ambrook.com/research/sustainab

    #Longreads #EditorsPicks #GreenBurial #WillowBurialVessels

  37. "For Fraser, it took a trip to her ancestral homeland of the United Kingdom to encounter her first woven burial vessel. Immediately taken with it, she made her way to northeast Scotland to train under weaver Karen Collins." —Sarah Murphy for Ambrook Research

    ambrook.com/research/sustainab

    #Longreads #EditorsPicks #GreenBurial #WillowBurialVessels

  38. "For Fraser, it took a trip to her ancestral homeland of the United Kingdom to encounter her first woven burial vessel. Immediately taken with it, she made her way to northeast Scotland to train under weaver Karen Collins." —Sarah Murphy for Ambrook Research

    ambrook.com/research/sustainab

    #Longreads #EditorsPicks #GreenBurial #WillowBurialVessels

  39. "#Mycellium is the structure of and, simply [stated], they're just the of ."

    , replacing , , , and more are all possible with , perhaps the important on .

    Using and doing Everything, Everywhere, All at Once to mitigate may save our . It's our best option.

    Now I want to be buried in a .

    : youtu.be/dtZehr9KsmM?si=3M93Nc

  40. "#Mycellium is the #root structure of #mushrooms and, simply [stated], they're just the #recyclers of #nature."

    #Mycoremediation, replacing #plastics, #meats, #packaging, #leathers and more are all possible with #fungi, perhaps the important #organism on #Earth.

    Using and doing Everything, Everywhere, All at Once to mitigate #ClimateChange may save our #species. It's our best option.

    Now I want to be buried in a #mushroom #coffin. #GreenFuneral #GreenBurial

    #link: youtu.be/dtZehr9KsmM?si=3M93Nc

  41. "#Mycellium is the #root structure of #mushrooms and, simply [stated], they're just the #recyclers of #nature."

    #Mycoremediation, replacing #plastics, #meats, #packaging, #leathers and more are all possible with #fungi, perhaps the important #organism on #Earth.

    Using and doing Everything, Everywhere, All at Once to mitigate #ClimateChange may save our #species. It's our best option.

    Now I want to be buried in a #mushroom #coffin. #GreenFuneral #GreenBurial

    #link: youtu.be/dtZehr9KsmM?si=3M93Nc

  42. "#Mycellium is the #root structure of #mushrooms and, simply [stated], they're just the #recyclers of #nature."

    #Mycoremediation, replacing #plastics, #meats, #packaging, #leathers and more are all possible with #fungi, perhaps the important #organism on #Earth.

    Using and doing Everything, Everywhere, All at Once to mitigate #ClimateChange may save our #species. It's our best option.

    Now I want to be buried in a #mushroom #coffin. #GreenFuneral #GreenBurial

    #link: youtu.be/dtZehr9KsmM?si=3M93Nc

  43. People: "I hope I go to heaven after I die"

    Me: "I hope the most diverse little ecosystem grows from the soil of my decomposed body - just the coolest plants, fungi, little insects, birds, animals, microbes just thriving on my remains…”

    Words: @wokescientist
    Artist: @emossillustrates

    #HisAndHearsePress #NaturalBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #AlkalineHydrolysis #EcoFriendlyFuneral #DeathPositive #MortuaryScience #SustainableFuneral

  44. People: "I hope I go to heaven after I die"

    Me: "I hope the most diverse little ecosystem grows from the soil of my decomposed body - just the coolest plants, fungi, little insects, birds, animals, microbes just thriving on my remains…”

    Words: @wokescientist
    Artist: @emossillustrates

    #HisAndHearsePress #NaturalBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #AlkalineHydrolysis #EcoFriendlyFuneral #DeathPositive #MortuaryScience #SustainableFuneral

  45. People: "I hope I go to heaven after I die"

    Me: "I hope the most diverse little ecosystem grows from the soil of my decomposed body - just the coolest plants, fungi, little insects, birds, animals, microbes just thriving on my remains…”

    Words: @wokescientist
    Artist: @emossillustrates

    #HisAndHearsePress #NaturalBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #AlkalineHydrolysis #EcoFriendlyFuneral #DeathPositive #MortuaryScience #SustainableFuneral

  46. People: "I hope I go to heaven after I die"

    Me: "I hope the most diverse little ecosystem grows from the soil of my decomposed body - just the coolest plants, fungi, little insects, birds, animals, microbes just thriving on my remains…”

    Words: @wokescientist
    Artist: @emossillustrates

    #HisAndHearsePress #NaturalBurial #GreenBurial #HumanComposting #AlkalineHydrolysis #EcoFriendlyFuneral #DeathPositive #MortuaryScience #SustainableFuneral

  47. Human composting, a process that turns human remains into soil, is a final gift to the Earth that some people choose for their end-of-life plans. Legal in several US states, the process involves placing the body in a vessel with organic materials that foster decomposition by microbes. The resulting soil can nourish plants and trees, creating a memorial for the deceased and reducing the environmental impact.

    #HumanComposting #GreenBurial #EarthDay

    bigissue.com/news/environment/

  48. Human composting, a process that turns human remains into soil, is a final gift to the Earth that some people choose for their end-of-life plans. Legal in several US states, the process involves placing the body in a vessel with organic materials that foster decomposition by microbes. The resulting soil can nourish plants and trees, creating a memorial for the deceased and reducing the environmental impact.

    #HumanComposting #GreenBurial #EarthDay

    bigissue.com/news/environment/

  49. Human composting, a process that turns human remains into soil, is a final gift to the Earth that some people choose for their end-of-life plans. Legal in several US states, the process involves placing the body in a vessel with organic materials that foster decomposition by microbes. The resulting soil can nourish plants and trees, creating a memorial for the deceased and reducing the environmental impact.

    #HumanComposting #GreenBurial #EarthDay

    bigissue.com/news/environment/

  50. Curious about home funerals and green burial in Australia? I talk with Sarah Crews on her podcast A Path Home - part of the National Home Funeral Alliance in the USA - about what's new, what's hoped for, and what's important in a home funearl.

    Listen on your usual podcast provider or click here: lnns.co/GeQV94L2lJv

    #GDEP #AskAnnetta #podcast #HomeFuneral #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial #EndOfLife

  51. Curious about home funerals and green burial in Australia? I talk with Sarah Crews on her podcast A Path Home - part of the National Home Funeral Alliance in the USA - about what's new, what's hoped for, and what's important in a home funearl.

    Listen on your usual podcast provider or click here: lnns.co/GeQV94L2lJv

    #GDEP #AskAnnetta #podcast #HomeFuneral #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial #EndOfLife

  52. Curious about home funerals and green burial in Australia? I talk with Sarah Crews on her podcast A Path Home - part of the National Home Funeral Alliance in the USA - about what's new, what's hoped for, and what's important in a home funearl.

    Listen on your usual podcast provider or click here: lnns.co/GeQV94L2lJv

    #GDEP #AskAnnetta #podcast #HomeFuneral #GreenBurial #NaturalBurial #EndOfLife

  53. You know you read and watch too much murder media when one of your first thoughts is “but all of these green methods make it harder or even impossible to exhume a body”. (Also, compost me, please.) #burial #greenburial #murder

    Comparing green funeral options, from composting to natural burial to water cremation

    washingtonpost.com/climate-env