Gross but Green Disposal of Human Remains: Dissolving them with Lye
May 12, 2008 · Print This Article
Disposing of dead bodies is gross, no matter what. There are, you know, smells and fluids and ewwww… stuff like that involved. Finding a way to bury our dead has been a concern since the dawn of humanity on this planet, and over time, it’s gotten more and more complicated.
Some folks are looking for a simpler way, and that’s bringing all sorts of alternative burial possibilities to light, including the latest idea: dissolving bodies with lye.
From Yahoo News:
The process is called alkaline hydrolysis and was developed in this country 16 years ago to get rid of animal carcasses. It uses lye, 300-degree heat and 60 pounds of pressure per square inch to destroy bodies in big stainless-steel cylinders that are similar to pressure cookers.
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