Researcher Advocates People To Become Part Of The Earth Once They Die And Creates A Biodegradable Coffin Made From Mushrooms

Burial traditions are changing fast, and one Dutch company is turning that shift into something surprisingly natural. Instead of a wood or metal casket, its mushroom-based coffin is designed to break down and return nutrients to the earth.

Loop Biodiversity, based in the Netherlands, created the Loop Living Cocoon from mycelium, the root network of mushrooms. The company says the coffin can decompose in about 30 to 45 days, and it has already been used in a funeral service.

The idea is simple, but the reaction is hard to ignore. Here is what the biodegradable coffin looks like, and why it is getting attention.

Loop Living Cocoon, the biodegradable coffin

Hendrikx says that this creation allows people to contribute to nature by becoming part of it once again. With a biodegradable coffin, people can provide nutrients to the soil instead of contributing to pollution.

Bob Hendrikx

The Loop coffin is grown from mycelium.

This living product comes from mushrooms' underground fungal network, meaning it is 100% natural.

Bob Hendrikx

The earth's natural process contributes to the decomposition.

Groundwater is responsible for reactivating the mycelium. The entire unit becomes one with nature in about 45 days.

Bob Hendrikx

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The Loop Living Cocoon increases biodiversity.

The nutrients from the human body become nutrients that enrich seedlings, allowing them to thrive.

Bob Hendrikx

The Loop Living Cocoon is biodegradable.

This natural coffin has earned certifications from Cradle2Cradle Gold and Greenleave because of its organic materials. The wooden handles are removable.

Bob Hendrikx

The Cocoon is grown using natural methods.

The Cocoon is a nature-friendly coffin as it doesn't use electricity, heat, or light to produce. It is locally grown in the Netherlands.

Bob Hendrikx

You receive Mother Nature's embrace.

The deceased are laid down on a soft moss bed, which is another contributor to the composting process.

Bob Hendrikx

You let other living beings thrive.

When you choose a biodegradable coffin, your body and the coffin become a life source. You become compost, not waste that pollutes the earth.

Bob Hendrikx

Loop's product has undergone tests and has passed.

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The first batch of 10 coffins is already on the market. In fact, one has already been used in a funeral service.

The Loop Living Cocoon is a purposeful alternative for people who wish to contribute to Mother Earth once they're gone from this world. a renowned psychologist and author, states, "Our legacy is not just what we leave behind, but how we contribute to the world during our lives." You can learn more about this innovative approach to end-of-life choices on her website.

Loop Biodiversity has indeed created a brand new way of being remembered. Will you consider being buried in one?

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