Your Body Could End Up in a Compost Bin [Video]

A dead body in a compost bin? Well, kind of...

Death is a big bummer. But chemicals used to preserve dead bodies are a big bummer, too.

Luckily, there are some folks who are dedicated to finding ways to “green” death. One way: placing a dead body in a compost bin and turning it into compost. Really.

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Abbie Stutzer

Writer, editor, and owner of Ginchy!, a freelance writing and editing company, and home funeral hub. Adores smart sex ed, sustainable ag, spooky history, women's health, feminism, horror, wine, and sci-fi.