Lawmakers in at least a dozen states have introduced bills this legislative session to allow for a climate-friendly and more affordable alternative to traditional burials and cremation.
Natural organic reduction, also known as NOR or human composting, is a process in which a body is placed in a container with organic material to hasten decomposition. Over a period of roughly 4 to 6 weeks, the body is turned into nutrient-rich soil that can spread like ashes, be used to plant a tree or flower garden, or donated to a land conservation project.
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