A 14th State Gives the OK to Composting Dead Bodies

New Jersey has become the 14th state to authorize natural organic reduction, a process that transforms human remains into soil-like material using organic materials in a controlled environment. Signed by Governor Phil Murphy, this environmentally friendly alternative to burial and cremation received overwhelming legislative support, with just three of 120 lawmakers opposing the measure. The process uses less energy, avoids chemicals like formaldehyde, and reduces land use for cemeteries.

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