Turning Our Dead into Fertilizer:
Oregon is the third state to legalize the composting of human bodies — called natural organic reduction — as a means of disposition of remains. From the KOIN story:
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed House Bill 2574 Tuesday. The bill will legalize what’s known as natural organic reduction, or what some refer to as human composting. It also clarifies rules surrounding alkaline hydrolysis, known as aqua cremation. The law goes into effect July 1, 2022.
Aqua cremation is liquifying remains to be poured down the sewer.
Supposedly, composting the dead is a way of honoring the environment:
Fournier hopes having the option of natural organic reduction readily available in Oregon will be a desirable option for many people. --->READ MORE HERE
Oregon legalizes human composting:
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill passed by Oregon’s Legislature legalizing human composting.
Brown signed House Bill 2574 on Tuesday, legalizing what’s also known as natural organic reduction, KOIN-TV reported. It also clarifies rules surrounding alkaline hydrolysis, known as aqua cremation. The law goes into effect July 1, 2022.
Rep. Pam Marsh, from Southern Jackson County, who co-sponsored the bill with Rep. Brian Clem, said her constituents are interested in alternative after-death options. --->READ MORE HERE
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