California Becomes , 5th State To Legalize , Human Composting.
NBC reports that the state of California is getting ready to offer a new option for being laid to rest.
Earlier in September, California Governor Gavin Newsom
signed a new bill into law creating a program to
allow “natural organic reduction” by 2027. .
Earlier in September, California Governor Gavin Newsom
signed a new bill into law creating a program to
allow “natural organic reduction” by 2027. .
The bill made California the fifth state
to permit what providers call
"terramation" or "human composting.".
The process, which takes about two months, places
a human body in a steel vessel surrounded by wood
chips, destined to become fertilizer for new life.
The process, which takes about two months, places
a human body in a steel vessel surrounded by wood
chips, destined to become fertilizer for new life.
Human composting creates about 1-2 cubic
yards of compost which can then be used
in gardens or conservation projects.
Proponents of terramation say the environmental
benefits make a compelling case for forgoing
a traditional casket funeral or cremation.
State Rep. Cristina Garcia, the California Democrat
who sponsored the legislation, says the bill reflects
her desire to return to the Earth when she dies.
I’ve always wanted to be a tree.
The idea of having my family sitting under
my shade one day — that brings a lot of joy, Cristina Garcia, California State Representative, via NBC.
In 2019, Washington became the first
U.S. state to legalize human composting.
Climate change, the state of the planet,
the grief we feel about it, is making people
more conscious of their end of life,
their impact on the planet, Katrina Spade, Recompose founder and CEO, via NBC.
Human composting can be the next
cremation. If we can really be the default,
it would make a tremendous impact, Katrina Spade, Recompose founder and CEO, via NBC