What happened: A man is campaigning to bring human composting, a process that turns bodies into soil using organic matter, to the UK.
Why it matters:
- Offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
- Could change funeral practices and impact families planning end-of-life arrangements.
MNN Take: Human composting transforms human remains into soil through natural decomposition, providing a sustainable option for body disposal that some countries have already adopted.
Sources: BBC Health (Lifestyle)