California Becomes , 5th State To Legalize , Human Composting.<br />NBC reports that the state of California is getting ready to offer a new option for being laid to rest.<br />Earlier in September, California Governor Gavin Newsom <br />signed a new bill into law creating a program to <br />allow “natural organic reduction” by 2027. .<br />Earlier in September, California Governor Gavin Newsom <br />signed a new bill into law creating a program to <br />allow “natural organic reduction” by 2027. .<br />The bill made California the fifth state <br />to permit what providers call <br />"terramation" or "human composting.".<br />The process, which takes about two months, places <br />a human body in a steel vessel surrounded by wood <br />chips, destined to become fertilizer for new life.<br />The process, which takes about two months, places <br />a human body in a steel vessel surrounded by wood <br />chips, destined to become fertilizer for new life.<br />Human composting creates about 1-2 cubic <br />yards of compost which can then be used <br />in gardens or conservation projects.<br />Proponents of terramation say the environmental <br />benefits make a compelling case for forgoing <br />a traditional casket funeral or cremation.<br />State Rep. Cristina Garcia, the California Democrat <br />who sponsored the legislation, says the bill reflects <br />her desire to return to the Earth when she dies.<br />I’ve always wanted to be a tree. <br />The idea of having my family sitting under <br />my shade one day — that brings a lot of joy, Cristina Garcia, California State Representative, via NBC.<br />In 2019, Washington became the first <br />U.S. state to legalize human composting.<br />Climate change, the state of the planet, <br />the grief we feel about it, is making people <br />more conscious of their end of life, <br />their impact on the planet, Katrina Spade, Recompose founder and CEO, via NBC.<br />Human composting can be the next <br />cremation. If we can really be the default,<br />it would make a tremendous impact, Katrina Spade, Recompose founder and CEO, via NBC
