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From Dust You Were Made, From Dust You Shall Return: On Human Composting & Upcycling (in some cases)

Acoel

Natural organic reduction – also known as ‘terramation’ — involves placing a dead body in a reusable vessel with biodegradable materials such as wood chips and straw, that aid in its transformation into nutrient-rich soil. Yes, pun intended. Lifecycle Chart. Credit: Recompos e.

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A Sea Full of Trash: Tackling the Plastic Problem

Vermont Law

To make matters worse, extracting oil as a basis for these textiles adds fuel to the global warming fire by sustaining a demand for fossil fuels and toxic contamination. This is in part because it is still cheaper to produce items out of raw, fossil-based feedstock. through their . Marine Debris program.

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Environmental Law: Government and Public Policy Towards the Environment

Environmental Science

Air emissions : Any gas emitted into the atmosphere from industrial or commercial activity. Biodegradable : Used to describe substances and the ability of microorganisms (bacteria, algae) to break it down. Ozone layer : A protective layer of gas in the upper atmosphere that absorbs the sun's must harmful radiation.