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There a more environmentally sound form of disposing of bodies called alkaline hydrolysis [1] The environmental benefits of alkaline hydrolysis are significant
by siberianbear 8y ago
There a more environmentally sound form of disposing of bodies called alkaline hydrolysis [1]
The environmental benefits of alkaline hydrolysis are significant. Its carbon footprint is about a tenth of that caused by burning bodies. Mr. Wilson said liquefaction uses a fraction of the energy of a standard cremator and releases no fumes.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/business/flameless-cremation.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/19/business/flameless-cremat...
- lotsofpulp 8y agoI wonder what would be the downside of dumping them in the ocean or deep bodies of water and letting the fish go at them.
- ricardobeat 8y agoThe same as described in the article, you’re just shifting it from land to sea.