"Cynthia Beal wants to be an Oregon cherry tree after she dies." That might sound a bit unusual, but with the biodegradable coffins, now slowly being introduced to the United States, this would not be an impossible desire. An example of a biodegradable coffin, is called an Ecopod, a kayak-shaped coffin, constructed out of recycled newspapers. These burials, however, much less damaging to the enviroment, say the Advocates. Fossil fuels have created a reaction of worry when some choose to use cremation as their burial even though graveyard burials are more damaging to the enviroment. These burials have been popular in Britain for years. But now, eco-friendly burials have sprouted up in California, New York, South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. I think that it's important that we try our best to have eco-friendly burials, bottles, cars, and maybe homes even so that our planet can stay sanitary and safe from any more Global Warming.
To learn more, visit:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/01/03/green.coffins.ap/index.html
