Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 When a loved one dies, environmental issues may not be top of mind for grieving family and friends. However, the average funeral and burial are very un-green. Embalming fluid is made with formaldehyde, which is a carcinogen. Most traditional caskets are made from formaldehyde-glued chipboard covered in a thin veneer. Handles are usually plastic, designed to look like brass. Those substances pollute during manufacture and after burial. More expensive caskets are manufactured using exotic or endangered species of wood. Many cemeteries have few or no trees and often experience drainage and ground water pollution problems. In others, the grounds have been destroyed through the use of herbicides. http://www.helpmefree.com/the-ultimate-in-recycling/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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