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Earth to Earth, Dust to Dust
The idea of being "Death Positive" might seem a little paradoxical. But death is a part of life. Perhaps we can embrace that reality, and develop new ways to mark human loss with dignity.
Capsula Mundi is a poetic expression of these ideas. Instead of a coffin, its designers have devised a biodegradable pod-shaped capsule. As the body placed inside decomposes, it turns into materials that nourish new life: a tree.
In early 2021 the world's first human composting center opened in Seattle. Those interested can arrange to be recomposed into a few wheelbarrows' worth of garden soil. |