In the garden of her home in Bellingham, Washington, Marie Eaton is always able to find something she lost. "When I come out to garden, he's there," she said. "And every time I'm under one of the ...

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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers considering whether to legalize human composting also would have to decide what happens to the soil produced from a person’s remains. Two pending bills would generally ...

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Embalming fluid can cause cancer. Concrete production is responsible for up to 8% of the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere. A traditional funeral is hard on the environment. Not so natural ...

Minnesotans will soon no longer need to leave the state to return their remains to nature by converting them into nutrient-rich soil. As of July 1, human composting — also known as natural organic ...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations can generate a large amount of flower waste, but nirmalya can be put to better use. From balcony composting and terracotta pots to direct soil burial and community ...