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How human composting works as New South Wales legalises 'terramation'
New South Wales has become the first Australian state to pass legislation allowing human composting, technically called natural organic reduction and legally termed terramation. The process uses microorganisms to turn human remains into a compost-like material. Interest has grown amid concerns over the environmental impact of burial and cremation and limited cemetery space, alongside options such as natural burial and water cremation.

This summary is based on reporting by The Hindu.
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