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Compost Or A Tree? We’re Running Out Of Room To Bury The Dead

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Have you thought about what you want to happen to your body after you die? 

There's plenty of options for you, from cremation to burial, you can even become a tree if that's what you wish. 

China is now running out of land for cemeteries and turning to burials at sea - but just how environmentally friendly is this? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we take a look at the most environmentally efficient ways to deal with our earthly remains after we pass, while also not just shifting the eco damage somewhere else.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Dr Paola Magni - Forensic Biologist with a key focus on the application of natural sciences to crime scene investigation. 

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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