It can take up to 12 years for an embalmed body to fully turn into a skeleton, but soft tissues release toxic chemicals and microbes after only a few months, and traditional coffins contain preservatives, paint, and metal handles that can leach into soil and water.
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“it can take up to 12 years for an embalmed body to turn into a skeleton... traditional coffins contain preservatives paint and have metal handles... can leach into soil and water”
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17 Ideas To Tackle The 2 Billion Tons Of Trash We Make Every Year | World Wide Waste Marathon— Business InsiderCreated: 8/12/2026, 5:54:45 PM
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