With biodegradable caskets and shrouds, no embalming, and often a tree planted in the honor of the deceased instead of a headstone, green funerals are gaining traction as an environmentally sound option. The best part is besides being morally satisfying, they’re cheaper than traditional funerals! With less preparation and chemicals required and the less extravagant caskets, it takes far less money to have a green funeral.
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Making Death Natural Again
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Submitted by chazthetic on Mon, 2008-02-04 19:19. | Tags: culture | casket | chemicals | conservation | death | embaliming | environment news | funeral | green | natural
Take A Stand When You Pee
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Every time I’ve used a public urinal, I’m appalled at the amount of water is used in one visit, not to mention multiplied by the the number of people that day times the number of bathrooms in the US. It’s enough to make my eco-brain spin and is enough to convince me to not flush.
Submitted by chazthetic on Mon, 2008-02-04 19:14. | Tags: culture | bathroom | save money | save the earth | save water | urinal | water | water conservation
Door to Door Organics
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Great post on a business I didn't know existed until now.
Submitted by chazthetic on Thu, 2008-01-31 18:52. | Tags: food | delivery | natural | organic | produce