Via unconsumption: Wow, well, here’s the ultimate in repurposing, I think: The Bios Urn project reintroduces the human being to the natural circle of life. … Bios is a mortuary urn made from biodegradable materials: coconut shell, compacted peat and cellulose. Inside it contains the seed of a tree. Once the urn is planted, the seed germinates and begins to grow. The seed can be changed for a different type of seed or plant more adequate to the chosen planting place, if need be. MARTÍN AZÚA Via BookofJoe
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Wow, well, here’s the ultimate in repurposing, I think:

The Bios Urn project reintroduces the human being to the natural circle of life. …

Bios is a mortuary urn made from biodegradable materials: coconut shell, compacted peat and cellulose. Inside it contains the seed of a tree.

Once the urn is planted, the seed germinates and begins to grow. The seed can be changed for a different type of seed or plant more adequate to the chosen planting place, if need be.

MARTÍN AZÚA

Via BookofJoe

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    The Bios Urn project reintroduces...human being to the natural circle of life. … Bios is a...
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  8. superstitious-ambitions reblogged this from gardensinunexpectedplaces and added:
    I adore this.
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  10. mindfncked reblogged this from unconsumption and added:
    Do this to me when I die
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  14. hiphopogriff reblogged this from unconsumption and added:
    This is a pretty cool idea, I’m just curious about the chemicals left over after embalming. Don’t plant near a water...
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  16. x0ceaneyes reblogged this from unconsumption and added:
    i want this, so bad when i pass. holy shit.
  17. min8 reblogged this from unconsumption and added:
    again this is a great ideal. when i die i would like to do something similar.
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    I want to become a tree when I die. Just like David the Gnome.
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