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Composting bodies catches on as the eco-friendly alternative to burial and cremation

by Caleigh Wells
Aug 29, 2024
Body disposition can have a major environmental impact. That’s partly why 12 states and counting have legalized human composting in the past five years.
One disposition produces 200-300 pounds of soil, according to Earth Funeral CEO Tom Harries. But most families choose to keep a fraction of it.
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Copenhagen tries to coax tourists into better habits

by Adrienne Murray
Aug 8, 2024
For biking, using public transportation or cleaning up litter, tourists can receive free coffee, workshops and discounted tickets.
The CopenPay pilot program rewards tourists in Copenhagen for eco-friendly behaviors like walking, taking public transit or cleaning up litter.
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In 2022, you can clean your plate, then eat it

by Kai Ryssdal and Anais Amin
Aug 19, 2022
From forks and spoons to straws and plates, edible tableware is a growing sustainability trend, says Axios' Jennifer Kingson.
"One of the biggest marketing hooks for these products is that they are actually home compostable," says Jennifer Kingson of Axios.
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The world's largest container-shipping company wants to go green

by Andy Uhler
Aug 24, 2021
Danish company Maersk said it has ordered eight vessels that run on green methanol, a carbon-neutral fuel.
In a step toward creating a carbon-neutral shipping fleet, Maersk will purchase eight vessels that run on green methanol.
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