What's the most eco-friendly burial option?

Ask Us Anything by Popular Science · Mar 4, 2026 · 16m

After a lifetime of trying to put things in the right bin, we all eventually arrive at the ultimate recycling dilemma: what to do with our bodies after we die? PopSci Editors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sarah Durn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Laura Baisas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ go on exploration to find out what is the most environmentally friendly option for handling human remains? Despite all the new technology, experts say there’s one clear answer, and it’s surprisingly old-school.

Read the full story that inspired this episode: https://www.popsci.com/technology/cremation-burial-most-eco-friendly/

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