Washington State considering the composting of human remains

[po18guy]

Über modern Washington State is debating whether or not to allow composting of dead bodies. They just have to pass California in their race to the abyss.

Washington could become the first state to legalize human composting

 

[Hoosier-Daddy]

Really gives new meaning to “Jonathan” apples. Or granny Smith’s. Always so tart.

 

[on_the_hill]

We’re being recycled now, to some extent. Modern chemical “cremation” uses acids to dissolve corpses, and then they’re simply washed down the drain. Literally. Back into the water supply.

 

[Beryllos]

To dust you shall return. What’s the big deal?

Nevertheless, the body should be treated with respect, and care must be taken that communicable diseases are not spread through the soil or groundwater.

 

[HerCrazierHalf]

Provided it hearts up enough to kill pathogens, sounds like a great idea. Maybe have cemeteries that are fruit orchards.