Biodegradable funerary urns are comprised of cremation ashes and a biodegradable plastic known as PHA, which helps regulate the disintegration process of the ashes. This allows toxins in the ashes to break down gradually into less impactful components that can then be absorbed into the soil and water.
By Nienke Hoogvliet, Netherlands
Photo credit: Priscilla Woolworth
Categories:Fall 2019 Almanac, The Cabinet Of Green Curiosities