Burial alternative offers a chance for living legacy
Alison Stewart advocates for cardboard coffins as a sustainable burial alternative, emphasizing their role in gardening. With support from figures like Alex Greenwich and Teresa Russell, a bill to permit human composting seeks to reduce environmental harm. This method could save over 160 kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions compared to traditional cremation methods.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 11:10 UTC
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